The absolute value of the sum of -7 and twice a number is 23 . find the number
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Answer:
x = 6
Step-by-step explanation:
Assuming the equation is
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= - 4
Multiply through by 6 ( the LCM of 3 and 2 ) to clear the fractions
2(2x + 3) - 9x = - 24
4x + 6 - 9x = - 24
- 5x + 6 = - 24 ( subtract 6 from both sides )
- 5x = - 30 ( divide both sides by - 5 )
x = 6