Answer
$x=-\displaystyle \frac{2}{3}$
Work Step by Step
Apply absolute rule: $\quad $ If $|u|\leq 0$ then $u=0$
$ 3x+2=0\qquad$...Subtract 2 from both sides.Simplify
$ 3x=-2\qquad$...Divide both sides by 3
$x=\displaystyle \frac{-2}{3}$
Precalculus (6th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; Schneider, David I.; Daniels, Callie
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
013421742X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13421-742-0
Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - 1.8 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 1.8 Exercises - Page 168: 63
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