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To solve the equation \( |x - 3| = 2x \), we need to consider the two cases that arise from the absolute value. ### Step 1: Set up the two cases for the absolute value The absolute value equation \( |x - 3| = 2x \) can be split into two cases: 1. Case 1: \( x - 3 = 2x \) 2. Case 2: \( x - 3 = -2x \) ### Step 2: Solve Case 1 For Case 1, we have: \[ x - 3 = 2x \] Subtract \( x \) from both sides: \[ -3 = 2x - x \] This simplifies to: \[ -3 = x \] ### Step 3: Solve Case 2 For Case 2, we have: \[ x - 3 = -2x \] Add \( 2x \) to both sides: \[ x + 2x - 3 = 0 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3x - 3 = 0 \] Now, add 3 to both sides: \[ 3x = 3 \] Divide by 3: \[ x = 1 \] ### Step 4: Summary of solutions The two potential solutions we found are: 1. \( x = -3 \) 2. \( x = 1 \) ### Step 5: Check the solutions Now we need to check both solutions in the original equation \( |x - 3| = 2x \). **Checking \( x = -3 \):** \[ |-3 - 3| = 2(-3) \] This simplifies to: \[ |-6| = -6 \] Which gives: \[ 6 \neq -6 \quad \text{(not valid)} \] **Checking \( x = 1 \):** \[ |1 - 3| = 2(1) \] This simplifies to: \[ |-2| = 2 \] Which gives: \[ 2 = 2 \quad \text{(valid)} \] ### Final Solution The only valid solution is: \[ \boxed{1} \] ---
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