How do you solve #abs(6+3x)=0#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-07T15:01:16

#x = -2#

Because #0# has no sign this equation can be written as:

#6 + 3x = 0#

Solving for #x# gives:

#6 + 3x - 6 = 0 - 6#

#3x = -6#

#(3x)/3 = -6/3#

#x = -2#