Question 215771
Solve:
{{{abs(2x+1) = 3}}} Remove the absolute-value bars.
{{{2x+1 = 3}}} or {{{2x+1 = -3}}} Subtract 1 from both sides in both of these.
{{{2x = 2}}} or {{{2x = -4}}} Now divide both sides by 2.
{{{highlight(x = 1)}}} or {{{highlight(x = -2)}}}