SOLUTION: Absolute value for x+2=11

Question 307031: Absolute value for x+2=11

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming that the equation should be

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 11 and it's opposite -11

Now lets focus on the first equation

Subtract 2 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Now lets focus on the second equation

Subtract 2 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

So the solutions are: or

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