SOLUTION: please help me solve this equation: 2 |x+7| = 14

Question 335983: please help me solve this equation: 2 |x+7| = 14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Divide both sides by 2

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

or Set the expression equal to the original value 7 and it's opposite -7

Now lets focus on the first equation

Subtract 7 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Now lets focus on the second equation

Subtract 7 from both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

So the solutions to are:

and

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

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Jim
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