If |x - 4| = |x + 1|, what could be the value of x?

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A

-3

B

1/2

3/2

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D

6

E

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KartikNov 22, 2024

Great question!

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SharadJul 13, 2024

greatt question!

What this question tests

Your ability to solve absolute-value equations and inequalities by considering both cases.

Dropping the absolute value bars entirely or missing that |x| = k has two solutions when k > 0.

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