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Chapter 2: Q. 447 (page 208)

In the following exercises, solve.

-3x-4+4=-5

Short Answer

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The solution isx=7orx=1

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given information

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

02

Step 2. Calculation 

We have,

-3x-4+4=-5

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

-3x-4=-9

-3x-4-3=-9-3

x-4=3

x-4=3orx-4=-3x-4+4=3+4orx-4+4=-3+4x=7orx=1

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