If 3 l x - 4 l = l 2x + 5 l, then 3(x - 4) = ±(2x + 5)
So, 3x - 12 = 2x + 5 or 3x - 12 = -2x - 5
x = 17 or x = 7/5
Carra H.
asked 10/30/20Help. I need to find solution but I got x=17 and x=7/5
If 3 l x - 4 l = l 2x + 5 l, then 3(x - 4) = ±(2x + 5)
So, 3x - 12 = 2x + 5 or 3x - 12 = -2x - 5
x = 17 or x = 7/5
Sam Z. answered 10/30/20
Math/Science Tutor
3x-12=2x+5
x=17 and -17
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