Solve the Absolute Value Equation: 3|x + 2| = 18

$3|x + 2| = 18$

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$3|x + 2| = 18$

To solve $3|x + 2| = 18$ , first divide by 3 to get $|x + 2| = 6$ .

This absolute value equation means $x + 2 = 6$ or $x + 2 = -6$ . Solving these:

1. $x + 2 = 6$ leads to $x = 4$ .

2. $x + 2 = -6$ leads to $x = -8$ .

Therefore, the solutions are $x = 4$ and $x = -8$ .

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