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Find all c such that |c + 5| - 3c = 10 + 2|c - 4| - 6|c|. Enter all the solutions, separated by commas.

 May 8, 2024
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Let's solve the equation for c by considering the absolute value signs. There are three cases to analyze depending on the sign of c + 5.

Case 1: c + 5 ≥ 0

In this case, the absolute value simplifies to c + 5. The equation becomes:

(c + 5) - 3c = 10 + 2(c - 4) - 6c

Simplifying:

-2c + 5 = 10 - 4c - 8 2c = -3 c = -\dfrac{3}{2} (Not a solution because c + 5 < 0)

Case 2: -5 ≤ c + 5 < 0

Here, the absolute value becomes -(c + 5). The equation becomes:

-(c + 5) - 3c = 10 + 2(c - 4) - 6c

Simplifying:

-c - 5 - 3c = 10 - 4c - 8 -4c - 5 = 2 -4c = 7 c = -\dfrac{7}{4}

Case 3: c + 5 < -5

Here, the absolute value becomes -(c + 5). The equation becomes:

-(c + 5) - 3c = 10 + 2(c - 4) - 6c

Simplifying:

-c - 5 - 3c = 10 - 4c - 8 -4c - 5 = 2 -4c = 7 c = -\dfrac{7}{4} (Solution)

We saw that only c = -7/4 satisfies the equation when -5 ≤ c + 5 < 0.

Summary:

Therefore, the only solution to the equation is c = -\dfrac{7}{4}.

 May 9, 2024
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Case 1: c5

Then 

c53c=102c+8+6c8c23=0c=238

But then c is not less than or equal to -5. This root is rejected.

 

Case 2: 5<c0

Then

c+53c=102c+8+6c6c13=0c=136

This root is in the range -5 < c <= 0. So we keep it.

 

Case 3: 0<c4

Then

c+53c=102c+86c6c=13c=136

This root is in range 0 < c <= 4. So we keep it.

 

Case 4: c>4

Then

c+53c=10+2c86c2c+3=0c=32

But then c is not greater than 4. This root is rejected.

 

Hence, the solutions are: c=136c=136.

 May 9, 2024

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