Question

Find the solution(s) for the equation below: |3x – 2| - 5 = -1

A.no solution
B.x = 2
C.x = 4/3 or x = 2
D.x = -2/3 or x = 2

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

(3x-2) - 5 = -1

⇒(3x-2)-4=0

⇒3x-6=0

⇒3x=6

⇒x=6/3

⇒x=2

Answer 2

It would be D.x = -2/3 or x =2