Question

Given the function f(x)=4|x-5|+3 for what values of x is f(x)=15

Answer 1

{2, 8}

Explanation:

We want to find x for ...

15 = 4|x -5| +3

12 = 4|x -5| . . . . subtract 3

3 = |x -5| . . . . . . divide by 4

±3 = x -5 . . . . . . show the meaning of absolute value

5 ±3 = x = {2, 8} . . . . . add 5

The values of x for which f(x) = 15 are 2 and 8.