SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions. 2|x+3|=5

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Question 995187: Solve the equation. Check for extraneous solutions. 2|x+3|=5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2|x+3|=5
|x+3| = 5/2
x+3 = 5/2
x = -1/2
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-(x+3) = 5/2
x+3 = -5/2
x = -11/2