Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Absolute Value Equations - Exercise Set - Page 101: 85

Answer

Solving $|2x-1|=3$ and $|2x-1|=|x-5|$ are similar because removing the absolute value at the left side implies equating the left expression to both the positive and negative expressions of the right side.

Work Step by Step

Use the definition of absolute value to find the similarity in solving the two given equations.
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