ACT Math · Linear equations and inequalities
If f(x) = |2x - 6|, for what values of x does f(x) = 10?
If , for what values of does ?
Answer and explanation
Answer: J: x = 8 or x = -2
Set and split into two cases. If , then and . If , then and . The solutions are and , choice J. Check: and . Choice F ( only) and choice H ( only) each give just one solution. Choice G ( or ) has the signs reversed: , not . A positive absolute value equation has two solutions, one from each case. Both solutions must be reported.
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