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Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables SAT question

Math · Advanced Math · Hard · Answer it here, explanation included.

What is the positive solution to the given equation?

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The correct answer is . The given equation can be rewritten as . Dividing each side of this equation by yields . By the definition of absolute value, if , then or . Subtracting from each side of the equation  yields . Dividing each side of this equation by yields . Similarly, subtracting from each side of the equation yields . Dividing each side of this equation by yields . Therefore, since the two solutions to the given equation are and , the positive solution to the given equation is .

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