How do you solve 3x+5=|x6|?

1 Answer
Mar 14, 2018

x=0.25

Explanation:

Because of the absolute value function (||), the function inside can be positive or negative.

3x+5=x6 or 3x+5=6x

2x=11 or 4x=1

x=112or14

Now to check:
3(0.25)+5=234
|0.256|=234

3(112)+5=232
1126=232

So, x=0.25