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Solve for x 7|x + 3| + 5 = 40

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7|x+3|+5=40
7|x+3|=40-5
7|x+3|=35
|x+3|=5

x+3=5
x+3=-5

x=2
x=-8
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Answer:

4.6 or 4.57

Explanation:

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