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

20
x = ²0
O{0,-/2}
Ox= -1/32
O no solutions
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1. Solve 2|x-1| = x+8 for x. 20 x = ²0 O{0,-/2} Ox= -1/32 O no solutions O-example-1

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Answer:

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

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