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|3x| = 9
Variable please.

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Answer:

x = 3 or x = -3

Explanation:

The absolute value of 3x = 9

Divide nine by 3 to get 3

Absolute value represents the number of spaces an integer is from 0, so the answer could also be -3, as the absolute value of 3 x -3 (-9) is 9.

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