SOLUTION: how do i solve this problem ? [4x+1]= 11;3 the brackets are supposed to be absolute value bars.... plxs help

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Question 984546: how do i solve this problem ?
[4x+1]= 11;3

the brackets are supposed to be absolute value bars.... plxs help
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I don't Know what the ;3 is for.
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abs%284x%2B1%29=11
4x%2B1=11 OR 4x%2B1=-11
4x=10 OR 4x=-12
x=2.5 OR x=-3