Question 1 of 5
Which expression is equivalent to the solution set of the equation ?
Explanation
For an equation of the form , the expression inside the absolute value can be either or . So solve the two equations and . From , add 6 to get , so . From , add 6 to get , so . Therefore, the equivalent expression for the solution set is or .
Concept summary
To solve where , set the inside expression equal to both and , then solve each equation.