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8-53.

Solve the following equations for .

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    Your answer will be an equation with in it.

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    Try multiplying both sides of the equation by first.

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    Multiply both sides of the equation by the common denominator.

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    Start by subtracting from both sides. Then remember that equations with absolute value usually have two solutions.