In the following exercises, solve.

3x+2-5=4

Short Answer

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The solution isx=1orx=-5

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given information

Absolute value equation:3x+2-5=4

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Step 2. Calculation 

We have,

3x+2-5=4

3x+2-5+5=4+5

3x+2=9

3x+23=93

x+2=3

x+2=-3orx+2=3

x+2-2=-3-2orx+2-2=3-2

x=-5orx=1

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