SOLUTION: what is the solution to |x| -7 =6? i tried working it out. is the correct answer x= + or- 13?

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Question 495652: what is the solution to |x| -7 =6?
i tried working it out. is the correct answer
x= + or- 13?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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|x| -7 =6
|x| = 13
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x = 13
x = -13