SOLUTION: I need help solving this problem pls 1/2|x+2|=10

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Question 990474: I need help solving this problem pls 1/2|x+2|=10
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%281%2F2%29abs%28x%2B2%29=10 . Multiply each side by 2.
abs%28x%2B2%29=20
x%2B2=20 OR x%2B2=-20
x=18 OR x=-22
ANSWER x=18 or x=-22