Question

Solve for the negative solution: -2 | 5x - 1 | - 3 = - 11

Answer 1

The negative solution is
`-(3)/(5)`

First, add 3 on both sides.

`-2|5x-1|=-8`

Then, Divide both sides by -2

`|5x-1|=4`

We know 5x-1 = 4 or 5x-1=-4

`x=1` (positive)

`x=-(3)/(5)` (negative)