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|x+3|=2 1/4
what is X

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Answer:

x = -3/4 x = -5 1/4

Explanation:

|x+3|=2 1/4

When we have an absolute value equation we have two solutions one positive and one negative.

x+3 = 2 1/4 and x+3=-2 1/4

Subtract 3 from each side

x+3-3 = 2 1/4 -3 x+3-3 = -2 1/4 -3

x = -3/4 x = -5 1/4

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