If y = |8x - 24| + |-5x + 10| + |4x + 1|, at which x-valu...

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If

y = |8x - 24| + |-5x + 10| + |4x + 1|

, at which x-value does y reach its minimum?

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A

\frac{1}{2}

B

2

C

3

D

4

E

\frac{5}{2}

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