Chapter A.6, Problem

To determine

To solve: $\left|1-4t\right|=5$

Answer

$t=-1,\frac{3}{2}$

Explanation of Solution

$\left|1-4t\right|=5$

$1-4t=5$ or $1-4t=-5$

$-4t=4$ or $-4t=-6$   (Subtract 1 on both sides)

$t=-1$ or$t=\frac{3}{2}$   (Divide 4 on both sides)