Replace all the variables that we know the value for.
-3 = |x|
Make to equations from this one.
-3 = x and -3 = -(x)
Solve the first one.
-3 = x
x = -3 <-- Switch it around
-3 = -(x)
-(x) = -3 <-- Switch it around
x = 3 <-- Divide both sides by -1
So, there are two possible answers, -3 and 3.
Answer:
24
Step-by-step explanation:
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Answer:
10
Step-by-step explanation:
40=2a<u>-3</u>+2a+3a<u>+1</u>
add like terms
get 'a' by its self
- 40(+2)=7a<u>-2(+2)</u> [2 cancels out]
- 42(÷7)=7a(÷7) [7 cancels out]
- a=6
plug in the answer for Equations
- biggest: 3(6)+1= 18+1= 19
- smallest: 2(6)-3= 12-3=9
subtract smallest from biggest