Question

Which of the following is(are) the solution(s) to |15x + 2 |= 8 ?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 2/5      x = -2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

|15x + 2 |= 8

There are two solutions, one positive and one negative

15x + 2 = 8  and 15x + 2 = -8

Subtract 2 from each side

15x + 2-2 = 8-2  and 15x + 2-2 = -8-2

15x = 6                             15x = -10

Divide by 15

15x/15 = 6/15                   15x /15 = -10/15

x = 2/5                               x = -2/3

Answer 2

Hi!

$|15x+2|=8\\\\\\15x+2=8\\15x=8-2\\15x=6 \ \ |:15\\\boxed{x_1=0,4}\\\\\\15x+2=-8\\15x=-8-2\\15x=-10 \ \ |:15\\\boxed{x_2=-\frac{2}{3}}$