College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.6 - Page 181: 120

Answer

Absolute values can be solved using the identity $|x-1|=1$ equal to $x-1=±1$.

Work Step by Step

Absolute values can be solved using the identity $|x-1|=1$ equal to $x-1=±1$, as shown by the example below. $|x-4|=6$ $x-4=6$ $x=10$ $x-4=-6$ $x=-2$
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