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Solve: 7|x| = 42

36

–6 or 6

no solution

6

User Atreys
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Answer:

-6 or 6

Explanation:

7x|x|=42 (divide both sides)

|x|=6 (separate into possible cases)

x=6

x=-6 (the equation has two solutions)

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User Olejs
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

7×6=42 so 6 is x so this is your answer

User Nbbk
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