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Which of the following is the solution(s) | 6x - 5 |= 7 ?

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Answer:

2, -1/3

Explanation:

Uhh.. I don't see any of the following!

But okay, so first, we assume the stuff inside the absolute value is positive (+7, in this case).

We solve!

6x - 5 = 7

6x = 12

x = 2

And then, we assume that the stuff is negative (-7) because even if it's negative, the absolute value signs will turn it positive (+7).

6x - 5 = -7

6x = -2

x = -2/6 or -1/3

Hope that helps!

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