Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie

Published by Big Ideas Learning LLC

ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-60840-838-2

Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.4 - Solving Absolute Value Equations - Exercises - Page 33: 46

Answer

The friend is not correct, the right hand side is positive.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow |3x+8|-9=-5$ Add $9$ to each side. $\Rightarrow |3x+8|-9+9=-5+9$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow |3x+8|=4$ Hence, the friend is not correct, the right hand side is positive.

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