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|x+2|=7

Can you help me out here?

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Answer: x = 5 or -9

Explanation:

x + 2-2 = 7-2

x = 5

User Paescebu
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x equals 5 or -9.
x + 2 can equal positive or negative 7 as it takes the absolute value
5 + 2 = 7
-9 + 2 = 7-
x = 5
x = -9

User Brian Sanchez
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