QuestionSolve the equation: . Choose the correct answer set: A. or B. ().
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. The absolute value of a number is the distance of the number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. Therefore, it is always non-negative.
. The equation is given by .
3. We are asked to solve for .
STEP 2
An absolute value equation is actually two separate equations one where the expression inside the absolute value is equal to the positive value on the other side of the equation, and one where it is equal to the negative of that value. Therefore, we can write two equations from the given absolute value equation.
and
STEP 3
Let's solve the first equation for .
First, isolate the term with on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting2 from both sides of the equation.
STEP 4
implify the right side of the equation.
STEP 5
To solve for , multiply both sides of the equation by .
STEP 6
implify the right side of the equation to find the value of .
STEP 7
Now, let's solve the second equation for .
First, isolate the term with on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting2 from both sides of the equation.
STEP 8
implify the right side of the equation.
STEP 9
To solve for , multiply both sides of the equation by .
STEP 10
implify the right side of the equation to find the value of .
STEP 11
The solution set is .
The solution is A. The solution set is .
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