Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.4 - Solving Absolute Value Equations - Exercises - Page 32: 18

Answer

The solutions are $t=12$ and $t=-12$. The graph is shown below.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow |\frac{t}{2}|=6$ Write related linear equations. $\Rightarrow \frac{t}{2}=6$ or $\frac{t}{2}=-6$ Divide each side by $-3$. $\Rightarrow 2\cdot \frac{t}{2}=2\cdot 6$ or $2\cdot \frac{t}{2}=2\cdot (-6)$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow t=12$ or $t=-12$ The solutions are $t=12$ and $t=-12$.
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