Question 944136
Isolate the absolute value, treating it like a variable, simplify the equation, and then use the definition of absolute value.  The expression in the function is either nonzero or zero.  Analyze or solve for both conditions.



A model for guidance:
{{{abs(ax+b)=k}}}
means 
either {{{ax+b=k}}}
OR
{{{-ax-b=k}}}.