A Parameter from a Min Value

★ 6/10functionsExtremaAbsolute Value

Problem

If the function f(x)=∣x+1∣+2∣x−a∣f(x)=|x+1|+2|x-a| has minimum value 55, find aa.

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Difficulty6/10
Topicsfunctions, Extrema, Absolute Value

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