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QuestionSolve the equation 6x+7=49|6x + 7| = 49. List all solutions separated by commas.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The equation is 6x+7=49|6x +7| =49 . The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, so it is always positive or zero.
3. The equation a=b|a| = b has two solutions a=ba = b and a=ba = -b if b0b \geq0.

STEP 2

We can write the given equation as two separate equations without absolute values, based on the property of absolute values.
6x+7=496x +7 =49and6x+7=496x +7 = -49

STEP 3

We will solve the first equation for xx. Start by subtracting7 from both sides.
6x=4976x =49 -7

STEP 4

Now, simplify the right side of the equation.
6x=426x =42

STEP 5

Next, divide both sides by to solve for xx.
x=42/x =42 /

STEP 6

Calculate the value of xx.
x=x =

STEP 7

Now, we will solve the second equation for xx. Start by subtracting7 from both sides.
6x=4976x = -49 -7

STEP 8

Now, simplify the right side of the equation.
6x=566x = -56

STEP 9

Next, divide both sides by6 to solve for xx.
x=56/6x = -56 /6

STEP 10

Calculate the value of xx.
x=56/6=283x = -56 /6 = -\frac{28}{3}The solutions to the equation 6x+7=49|6x +7| =49 are x=7x =7 and x=283x = -\frac{28}{3}.

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