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Esmie M.

asked • 04/14/13

How do I solve this: 5-2|3x-4= -5

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5-2|3x-4|= -5

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Robert J. answered • 04/14/13

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Add -5 to both sides,

-2|3x-4|= -10

Divide both sides by -2,

|3x-4| = 5

3x-4 = 5 => x = 3

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3x-4 = -5 => x = -1/3

Answer: x = -1/3, 3

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