Question

1. Solve 2|x-1| = x+8 for x.

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x = ²0
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Ox= -1/32
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Answer 1

no solution

Explanation:

2|x-1|=½X+8

|x-1|=x+1

2(x+1)=½X+8

2x+2=½X+8

multiple both side by 2

4x+4=x+16

4x-x=16-4

3x=12

x=4