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Solve. 3|x+2| - 7=14

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Answer:

X= 5, -9

Explanation:

1. Move all terms not containing |x+2| to the right side of the equation.

3|x+2|=21

2. Divide each term in 3|x+2|=21 by 3 and simplify

|x+2|=7

3. Remove the absolute value term. This creates a ± on the right side of the equation because |x| = ±x

x+2= ±7

4. The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution

x= 5, -9

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