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How do i answer the question 6+2|x+1|=36

User Tom Wuyts
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Answer:

14 or -16

Explanation:

6 + 2 |x+1| = 36

Assuming that 2 |x+1| means 2 multiplied by |x+1|,

6 + 2 X |x+1| = 36

Subtract 6 on both sides.

2 X |x+1| = 30

Divide 2 on both sides.

|x+1| = 15

x = 14 or -16

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