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Solve the equation:|x+1|+|x−2|=3

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Answer:

X+1+x+2=3

2x+3=3

2x=0

X=0

User JeanJacquesGourdin
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Given,

Solve the equation,


\lvert x+1\rvert+\lvert x+2\rvert=3

Solution:

Simplify the given expression by opening each bracket.


\begin{gathered} x+1+x+2=3 \\ 2x+3=3 \\ 2x=3-3 \\ 2x=0 \end{gathered}

The value of x is


x=0

Thus, the value of x is 0.

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