Question

True or False
The solution of |3x + 12| = 18 is -10 or 2.

Answer 1

@Leong so for this one would it be true?

Answer 2

@dan815 @Ashleyisakitty

Answer 3

it is false

Answer 4

@alli6106 I'm just learning this and kinda confused on it. Could you explain why to me?

Answer 5

actually it is true

Answer 6

first break it up into 2 equations
3x+12=18
−(3x+12)=18

Answer 7

then solve the first equation

Answer 8

then solve the second equation

Answer 9

oh okay. thanks!

Answer 10

no problem