Question

SOLVE EQUATION

solve for x

| 3x+19 | =13
(absolute value)

Answer 1

x = -2 x = -32/3

Explanation:

| 3x+19 | =13

There are two solutions, one positive and one negative

3x+19 = 13 3x+19 = -13

Subtract 19

3x+19-19 = 13-19 3x+19 -19 =-13-19

3x = -6 3x = -32

Divide by 3

3x/3 = -6/3 3x/3 = -32/3

x = -2 x = -32/3