Solve the Absolute Value Equation: |2x+3| = 9

Question

2x+3=9 \left|2x+3\right|=9

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the equation 2x+3=9 \left|2x+3\right|=9 , we split it into two separate equations:

1. 2x+3=9 2x+3=9

2. 2x+3=9 2x+3=-9

For the first equation:

2x+3=9 2x+3=9

Subtract 3 from both sides:

2x=6 2x=6

Divide both sides by 2:

x=3 x=3

For the second equation:

2x+3=9 2x+3=-9

Subtract 3 from both sides:

2x=12 2x=-12

Divide both sides by 2:

x=6 x=-6

Thus, the solutions are x=3 x=3 and x=6 x=-6 .

Answer

x=3 x=3 , x=6 x=-6