Question

Solve |7h + 1| = |3h – 7| for h.

Question 3 options:

A)

–2 or 3∕5

B)

2 or –3∕5

C)

–3∕2 or 3∕5

D)

–2 or 2

Answer 1

A) –2 or 3∕5

Explanation:

Two possible cases since we are dealing with absolute values:

7h + 1 = 3h - 7 ; h = -2 here

7h + 1 = -(3h - 7) ; h = 3/5 here