Question

Solve the equation. (Absolute Value) | -6x | 54

Answer 1

Are you are saying that the absolute value of negative six times x equals 54? If you are, then the answer is x equals positive or negative 9. To solve, set up two equations, because it is an absolute value question. In the first equation, write -6x=54. Divide by -6 to get -9. That is just one of two answers. In the second equation, write 6x=54. Divide 54 by 6 to get positive 9. Your answer is positive and negative 9.