Question

Solve for x: −3|x 7| = −12 x = 5 over 3, x = −19 over 3 x = −3, x = −11 x = −3, x = 11 no solution

Answer 1

-3|x + 7| = -12
|x + 7| = -12/-3 = 4
x + 7 = 4 and x + 7 = -4
x = 4 - 7 and x = -4 - 7
x = -3 and x = -11