SOLUTION: how to solve abosolute value a+12=33

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Question 986840: how to solve abosolute value a+12=33
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abs%28a%2B12%29=33
Positive solution:
a%2B12=33
a=21
Negative solution:
-%28a%2B12%29=33
a%2B12=-33
a=-45