Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 1.7 Exercises - Page 118: 11

Answer

$x=\{ -5,6 \}$

Work Step by Step

Since for any $a\gt0$, $|x|=a$ implies $x=a$ OR $x=-a$, then the given equation, $ |2x-1|=11 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 2x-1=11 \text{ OR } 2x-1=-11 .\end{array} Solving each equation results to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 2x-1=11 \\\\ 2x=11+1 \\\\ 2x=12 \\\\ x=\dfrac{12}{2} \\\\ x=6 \\\\\text{ OR }\\\\ 2x-1=-11 \\\\ 2x=-11+1 \\\\ 2x=-10 \\\\ x=-\dfrac{10}{2} \\\\ x=-5 .\end{array} Hence, the solutions are $ x=\{ -5,6 \} .$
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