Answer
$x = -8, x = $ $\frac{2}{3}$
Work Step by Step
$\mid$$5x +1$$\mid$ $=$ $\mid$$4x - 7$$\mid$
$5x + 1 = 4x - 7$
$x = -8$
$\mid$$5x + 1$$\mid$ $=$ $\mid$$4x - 7$$\mid$
$5x + 1 = -4x +7$
$9x = 6$
$x =$ $\frac{6}{9}$
$x =$ $\frac{2}{3}$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Absolute Value Equations - Exercise Set - Page 100: 49
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