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Question 2 • Algebra 1

What is the solution to negative 2 start absolute value 2 point 2 x minus 3 point 3 end absolute value is equal to negative 6 point 6 ?

Answer
A
x is equal to 0 or x is equal to 3
B
x is equal to 3
C
x is equal to negative 3 or x is equal to 0
D
x is equal to negative 3

Explanation

Divide both sides of −2|2.2x − 3.3| = −6.6 by −2 to get |2.2x − 3.3| = 3.3. The expression inside the absolute value can equal 3.3 or −3.3: solving gives x = 3 or x = 0. Therefore, the correct choice is A, x is equal to 0 or x is equal to 3.

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