SOLUTION: 3|2a + 7| =3a + 12

Question 837355: 3|2a + 7| =3a + 12
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The absolute value is a variable until it is isolated and can be more carefully analyzed.

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Solve for two different cases.
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