Which of the following could be the value of x, if |6x – 14| = 2x+2?

Which of the following could be the value of x, if |6x – 14| = 2x+2?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

4

Steps/Work

|6x – 14| = 2x + 2
=>6x - 14=2x + 2
or 6x - 14 = -2x - 2
=> 4x = 16 or 8x = 12
=> x = 4 or x = 12/8=3/2
Answer E