What is the positive solution of |2x-6|=9?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Anarel [89]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = 15/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Remove the absolute value brackets.

2x-6=9

Add 6 to both sides.

2x = 15

Divide both sides by 2

x = 15/2

The answer is a fraction because 15/2 can't become a whole number.

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