Solve the equation |x + 6|= |x– 12|. Graph the solutions, if possible.

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MoeChen · Answer 1 · 2021-08-16T01:38:55+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

|x+6|=|x-12|

x+6=±(x-12)

when x+6=x-12

6=-12

which is impossible hence rejected.

x+6=-(x-12)

x+6=-x+12

x+x=12-6

2x=6

x=6/2=3

so x=3