Question

Solve for x: |3x-1|=4

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5/3  x= -1

Step-by-step explanation:

|3x-1|=4

There are two solutions to the absolute value equation, one positive and one negative

3x-1 =4  and 3x-1=-4

Add 1 to each side

3x-1+1 = 4+1   3x-1+1 = -4+1

3x=5             3x = -3

Divide by 3

3x/3 = 5/3     3x/3 = -3/3

x = 5/3  x= -1