SOLUTION: It has been 2 decades since i've done algebra and I cannot remember what an equation like this is: [x]=3... The brackets are actually vertical lines next to the x.

SOLUTION: It has been 2 decades since i've done algebra and I cannot remember what an equation like this is: [x]=3... The brackets are actually vertical lines next to the x.

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Question 895217: It has been 2 decades since i've done algebra and I cannot remember what an equation like this is: [x]=3... The brackets are actually vertical lines next to the x.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You mean, |x|=3.

x is three units away from 3.
This has two solution. One is three units to the right (greater) from zero, and the other is three units to the left (less than) zero.

ABSOLUTE VALUE.
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