Keep in mind that the value of x is two numbers. Please help!

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asked Feb 5, 2020 145k views

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Andred · Answer 1 · 2020-02-11T15:57:15+0000

Answer:

K = -2.16 , 3.16

Explanation:

Add 0.4 to the right side:

║0.3-
(3)/(5) k ║= 1.6

Remove absolute value term:

0.3-
(3)/(5) k = ±1.6

Solve for positive 1.6:

0.3-
(3)/(5) k = 1.6

K = -2.16

Solve for negative 1.6:

0.3-
(3)/(5) k = -1.6

K = 3.16

*The 6 in both answers are repeating decimals*