Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 11.4 Applications Involving Quadratic Equations - 11.4 Exercise Set - Page 725: 53

Answer

$-\frac{4}{3}\text{ or }0$

Work Step by Step

$6\left| 3x+2 \right|=12$ Divide by $6$ on both sides, $\begin{align} & 6\left| 3x+2 \right|=12 \\ & \frac{6\left| 3x+2 \right|}{6}=\frac{12}{6} \\ & \left| 3x+2 \right|=2 \end{align}$ Therefore, $3x+2=-2$ or $3x+2=2$ For the equation $3x+2=-2$, Subtract $\left( 2 \right)$ on both sides. $\begin{align} & 3x+2=-2 \\ & 3x+2-2=-2-2 \\ & 3x=-4 \end{align}$ Divide by $\left( 3 \right)$ on both sides, $\begin{align} & 3x=-4 \\ & \frac{3x}{3}=\frac{-4}{3} \\ & x=-\frac{4}{3} \end{align}$ For the equation $3x+2=2$, Subtract $\left( 2 \right)$ on both sides, $\begin{align} & 3x+2=2 \\ & 3x+2-2=2-2 \\ & 3x=0 \end{align}$ Divide by $\left( 3 \right)$ on both sides, $\begin{align} & 3x=0 \\ & \frac{3x}{3}=\frac{0}{3} \\ & x=0 \end{align}$ Thus, the required value of x is $-\frac{4}{3},0$.
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