SOLUTION: solve the equation 2-3|4x+1|=-22

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Question 881748: solve the equation 2-3|4x+1|=-22
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = 7%2F4,-9%2F4
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2-3|4x+1|=-22
Subtract 2 from each side
-3|4x+1|=-24
Divide each side by -3
|4x+1| = 8
The value of 4x+1 must be +7 or -9