document.write( "Question 211310: How do I solve 2|x+2|+14=9 \n" ); document.write( "

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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " $\"2%2Aabs%28x%2B2%29%2B14=9\"$ Start with the given equation\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " $\"2%2Aabs%28x%2B2%29=-5\"$ Subtract 14 from both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " $\"abs%28x%2B2%29=-2.5\"$ Divide both sides by 2\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Since the equation $\"abs%28x%2B2%29=-2.5\"$ is never true (note: remember, the absolute value of any number is always positive), there are no solutions to $\"abs%28x%2B2%29=-2.5\"$ \r
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