Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.7 Solve Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 1.7 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 55: 34

Answer

1, 2

Work Step by Step

Since the value inside the absolute value can be positive or negative and get the same number, we must consider both options. Doing this, we find: $$ 3x-4=\pm x \\ x=1\quad \mathrm{or}\quad \:x=2$$ These are not extraneous solutions.
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