SOLUTION: How do you solve |3x + 2| = 14, whats the answer?

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Start with the given equation


Break up the absolute value (remember, if you have , then or )

or Set the expression equal to the original value 14 and it's opposite -14




Now lets focus on the first equation


Subtract 2 from both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



Reduce

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Now lets focus on the second equation



Subtract 2 from both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



Divide





So the solutions to are:

and