Question

Please help! What is |x-3|=9

Answer 1

x = 12 or x = -6

Explanation:

Solve for x over the integers:

abs(x - 3) = 9

Split the equation into two possible cases:

x - 3 = 9 or x - 3 = -9

Add 3 to both sides:

x = 12 or x - 3 = -9

Add 3 to both sides:

Answer: x = 12 or x = -6