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What is the solution set of |3x-2|=7

What is the solution set of |3x-2|=7-example-1

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Because this equation is an absolute value, it can turn into two different equations:

3x - 2 = 7

3x - 2 = -7

3x = 9

3x = -5

x = 3

x = -5/3

The solution set is {3, -5/3}, Option C.

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