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3 years ago

Solve each of the following equations. (2 answers) |2x-3|=2

Mathematics

1 answer:

Roman55 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

x= 5/2 or 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

absolute value always gives us positive

if |u| = 2, u can be -2 or 2

2x-3 = 2

2x = 5

x = 5/2

2x-3 = -2

2x = 1

x= 1/2

in general, set the stuff inside the absolute value to equal both positive and negative of the equivalent value

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