Answer:
-4
Explanation:
Split the problem into two cases: one positive and one negative
|4x+7| =9
4x+7=9
(4x+7) =9
Subtract 7 from both sides
4x+7 - 7 = 9 - 7
Solution
x = 1/2
x = -4
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