Solve for x | 2x-1| +4 = 8

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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We have,

| 2x-1| +4 = 8

| 2x-1|  = 8 - 4

| 2x-1| = 4

Solving for positive value 

2x - 1 = 4

2x = 4 + 1

2x = 5

x = 5/2

Solving for negative value

-(2x - 1) = 4

-2x + 1 = 4

  • -2x = 4 - 1
  • -2x = 3
  • x = -3/2