Absolute value gives the positive value of an expression, so
| 3x-1/2 |=1 1/2
means either
(3x-1/2) =1 1/2 or -(3x-1/2)=1 1/2
3x = 2 or -3x = 1
x = 2/3 or x =-1/3
Olivia K.
asked • 11/13/15What is the value of x for the absolute value below.
| 3x-1/2 |=1 1/2
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Peter D. answered • 11/13/15
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x=2/3, x=-1/3
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