SOLUTION: 1/4|4x+7|=8x+16 I really need help can u check it too please

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Question 716944: 1/4|4x+7|=8x+16 I really need help can u check it too please
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F4%29abs%284x%2B7%29=8x%2B16
abs%284x%2B7%29=32x%2B64
4x%2B7=-%2832x%2B64%29+or+4x%2B7=32x%2B64
36x=-71 or -28x=57
x=-71%2F36 or x=-57%2F28 (extraneous!)