SOLUTION: what is the solution to | 2x + 1 | = 3

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Question 215771: what is the solution to | 2x + 1 | = 3
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
abs%282x%2B1%29+=+3 Remove the absolute-value bars.
2x%2B1+=+3 or 2x%2B1+=+-3 Subtract 1 from both sides in both of these.
2x+=+2 or 2x+=+-4 Now divide both sides by 2.
highlight%28x+=+1%29 or highlight%28x+=+-2%29