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Question 915983: i want to make sure i answered a question correctly what is |c+3|=15
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathLover1:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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c+3=15
c=12

OR

-c-3=15
c+3=-15
c=-15-3
c=-18

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
abs%28c%2B3%29=15
c%2B3=15 =>c=15-3=>c=12
or
-%28c%2B3%29=15 =>-c-3=15=>-3-15=c