What is the answer to 3|x+5|-56=-14

Suhas Shelar asked Dec 23, 2023

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Suhas Shelar asked Dec 23, 2023

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$\begin{gathered} 3|x+5|-56=-14 \\ 3|x+5|=42 \\ |x+5|=14 \\ |x|=14-5 \\ |x|=9 \end{gathered}$

The module of x is equal to 9, this means that x has two possible values "9" or "-9"

Vroomfundel answered Dec 30, 2023

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