Question

What is the solution to the following equation?

|3x - 6| = 10

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

1) Set up the following two equations, because of the absolute value:

3x-6=10

3x-6=-10

2) Solve both equations:

3x=16

3x=-4

3) Divide both sides by 3:

x=16/3

x=-4/3

4) Make fractions proper:

x=5 1/3

x=-1 1/3