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Question 133513: May you please help me solve the following problem PLEASE +4%7C3x-8%7C%2B2=30+
Answer by edjones(7569) About Me  (Show Source):
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4|3x-8|+2=30
4|3x-8|=28
|3x-8|=7
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3x-8=7
3x=15
x=5
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3x-8=-7
3x=1
x=1/3
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Ed