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How many solutions exist for -2|3x − 1| = 0?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

User Woprandi
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Answer:

The correct choice is option B. 1

See attached image for my step-by-step explanation, the final answer is in red.

How many solutions exist for -2|3x − 1| = 0? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3-example-1
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Answer:

B. 1

Explanation:

-2|3x − 1| = 0

Divide by -2

|3x − 1| = 0

There is only one solution since 3x-1 must equal 0

3x = 1

x = 1/3

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