How do you solve the equation #abs(6-2x)=6#?
1 Answer
May 2, 2018
As shown below:
Explanation:
Absolute values can only be positive, so the first step i solving this equations, is to find the region where the values of
Achieve this like so:
Therefore
Now you have two equations you have to solve:
If you're in a hurry, (or slightly lazy like I am), you can always enter the equation into your graphing calculator, like this:
y = abs(6+2x), y = 6, and (if you're using a Ti 83 or 84) press
(2nd) --> {calc} ---> intersect
Hope it helps!
