Question

Solve the following absolute value equation.

Answer 1

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$|\displaystyle\frac{x-1}{2} |=7$

Let's say that x-1 is negative:

$\displaystyle\frac{-x+1}{2} =7$

The first step is to multiply both sides by 2:

$\text{-x+1=14}$

Now, move 1 to the right, using the opposite operation:

$\text{-x=14-1}$

$\text{-x=13}$

Divide both sides by -1:

$\text{x=-13}$

• Note: Since the negative sign is already entered, all you need to enter is 13.

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