Question

Solve for x: |3x + 2| = 2
please explain it to me!

Answer 1

Since you have the expression 3x + 2 within absolute value signs, that expression will equal both 2 and -2, so you will have 2 equations.

3x + 2 = 2 and 3x + 2 = -2

So, x = 0 and -4/3

Answer 2

That is because |-2| = |2| = 2

Answer 3

ok thank you soo much!
and on this one.
Solve for x: |x − 2| + 10 = 12

x = 0 and x = 4
am i right?

Answer 4

Yes! Very good!

Answer 5

am sorry last one!

Solve for x: |x| − 8 = −5

x = −13 and x = −3

x = 3 and x = −3
am not sure which ones right btw thanks for all the help

Answer 6

|x| = 8 - 5 = 3, so, x = 3 and -3