SOLUTION: I don't understand how to do this : 3|x+6| = 36

SOLUTION: I don't understand how to do this : 3|x+6| = 36

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Question 494132: I don't understand how to do this : 3|x+6| = 36
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

3|x+6| = 36
|x+6| = 36/3
|x+6| = 12
so, x+6 = 12 or x+6 = -12
if x+6 = 12...->...x = 12-6..->...x =6
if x+6 = -12...->...x = -12-6..->...x =-18
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