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If lx + 3l = 4x - 5. Find the value(s) of x.
A. 2/5
B. 8/3
C. 8/5
D. 2/5, 8/3
E. None
A. 2/5
B. 8/3
C. 8/5
D. 2/5, 8/3
E. None
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03 Jul 2019, 04:22
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If lx + 3l = 4x - 5. Find the value(s) of x.
To solve an absolute value equation, take possible cases.
Case I: When x + 3 > 0
=> x + 3 = 4x - 5
=> 3 + 5 = 4x - x
=> 8/3 = x
Case II: When x + 3 < 0
=> -(x + 3) = 4x - 5
=> -x - 3 = 4x - 5
=> -3 + 5 = 4x + x
=> 2 = 5x
=> x = 2/5
However, of the two values only x = 8/3 satisfies the equation.
The answer is (B).
Alternate approach:
Use the answer choices
If x = 2/5, then |x + 3| = |2/5 + 3| = 17/5
whereas 4x - 5 = 4(2/3) - 5 = -17/5
Not equal
If x = 8/3, then |x + 3| = 17/3
and 4x - 5 = 17/3
hence, the answer is (B).
To solve an absolute value equation, take possible cases.
Case I: When x + 3 > 0
=> x + 3 = 4x - 5
=> 3 + 5 = 4x - x
=> 8/3 = x
Case II: When x + 3 < 0
=> -(x + 3) = 4x - 5
=> -x - 3 = 4x - 5
=> -3 + 5 = 4x + x
=> 2 = 5x
=> x = 2/5
However, of the two values only x = 8/3 satisfies the equation.
The answer is (B).
Alternate approach:
Use the answer choices
If x = 2/5, then |x + 3| = |2/5 + 3| = 17/5
whereas 4x - 5 = 4(2/3) - 5 = -17/5
Not equal
If x = 8/3, then |x + 3| = 17/3
and 4x - 5 = 17/3
hence, the answer is (B).
03 Jul 2019, 06:15
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Another (fast) approach is to test the answer choices
A. x = 2/5 = 0.4
We get: |0.4 + 3| = 4(0.4) - 5
Simplify: 3.4 = 1.6 - 5
Simplify: 3.4 = some NEGATIVE number
Doesn't work!
ELIMINATE A & D
B. x = 8/3
We get: |8/3 + 3| = 4(8/3) - 5
Simplify: |8/3 + 9/3| = 32/3 - 15/3
Simplify: |17/3| = 17/3
WORKS!
Answer: B
Cheers,
Brent
