SOLUTION: Solve for x: l(2x+1)l=11 Ive forgotten which is supposed to be negative. Can I have some help on the two values

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Question 1100916: Solve for x: l(2x+1)l=11 Ive forgotten which is supposed to be negative. Can I have some help on the two values
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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The two "1" digits appear to be meant as absolute value symbols.

abs%282x%2B1%29=11

The expression 2x%2B1 might be negative or non-negative.
Either 2x%2B1=11 or -%282x%2B1%29=11.

Solving for BOTH:

2x%2B1=11
2x=10
x=5
OR
-2x-1=11
-2x=12
x=-6

RESULT:
system%28Either%2Cx=5%2COR%2Cx=-6%29