SOLUTION: |2x + 1| = |x − 4| I know the smaller value for this equation is -5 But i cant figure out the larger value

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Question 346489: |2x + 1| = |x − 4|
I know the smaller value for this equation is -5
But i cant figure out the larger value
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
abs%282x%2B1%29=abs%28x-4%29
2x%2B1=x-4 and 2x%2B1=-%28x-4%29
x=-5 and 2x%2B1=-x%2B4
x=-5 and 3x=3
x=-5 and x=1
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