1. **State the problem:** Solve the equation $$\frac{|33x - 15|}{6} = \frac{|9x - 1|}{3}$$ for $x$.
2. **Understand the equation:** We have absolute values on both sides divided by constants. To solve, we can cross-multiply to eliminate denominators:
$$6 \times \frac{|9x - 1|}{3} = 6 \times \frac{|33x - 15|}{6}$$
which simplifies to:
$$2|9x - 1| = |33x - 15|$$
3. **Rewrite the equation:**
$$|33x - 15| = 2|9x - 1|$$
4. **Recall the property of absolute values:** For any real numbers $A$ and $B$, if $|A| = k|B|$ where $k > 0$, then either $A = kB$ or $A = -kB$.
So here:
$$33x - 15 = 2(9x - 1) \quad \text{or} \quad 33x - 15 = -2(9x - 1)$$
5. **Solve the first equation:**
$$33x - 15 = 18x - 2$$
Bring all terms to one side:
$$33x - 18x = -2 + 15$$
$$15x = 13$$
$$x = \frac{13}{15}$$
6. **Solve the second equation:**
$$33x - 15 = -18x + 2$$
Bring all terms to one side:
$$33x + 18x = 2 + 15$$
$$51x = 17$$
$$x = \frac{17}{51}$$
7. **Check solutions:** Both values satisfy the original equation because absolute values ensure non-negativity.
**Final answer:**
$$x = \frac{13}{15} \quad \text{or} \quad x = \frac{17}{51}$$
Absolute Value Equation 562D2B
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