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sim0nz12345
Jun 2, 2007, 08:54 PM
I'm having trouble solving this absolute values
Could you please help me
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galactus
Jun 3, 2007, 04:42 AM
Since it's an abs. value, you have two equations to solve:

3x+1+(x-2)=4

and

-(3x+1)+(x-2)=4

Solve for x in both.

sim0nz12345
Jun 4, 2007, 02:11 AM
Cool thanks for the help
Much appreciated