Question

Solve for x: 3|x - 3| + 2 = 14

Answer 1

Subtract the 2, divide by 3. Left with abs(x-3) = '??'
You want to split this up so x-3 = positive and negative '??'. This is because a negative number in absolute value is still a positive number.

Answer 2

So you'll actually get 2 answers for x.

Answer 3

x = -1, x = 7? @iPwnBunnies

Answer 4

3|x-3|=14-2=12
|x-3|=12/3=4
|x-3|=4
x-3=4 ......or x-3=-4
x=3+4....or x=-4+3
x=7 ...or ...x=-1