Solve for x: −3|2x + 6| = −12

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-3(2x+6)=-12
-6x-18=-12
-6x=6
x=1

FaitAccompli answered Jul 11, 2019

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Hello!

The absolute value of 2x+6 is 2x+6. We will finish solving below.

-3(2x+6)=-12
-6x+6=-12
-6x=18
x=-3

I hope this helps!

Stefano Bossi answered Jul 16, 2019

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