Question

Solve the equation: |3x-6|=15

Answer 1

\[|3x-6|=15\]
\[\Rightarrow 3x - 6 = 15 \implies 3x = 21 \implies 21 \div 3 = 7\]
\[\Rightarrow 3x - 6 = -15 \implies 3x = -9 \implies -9 \div 3 = -3\]

So:
\[x = -3,~7\]

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