The equation is .
To solve an absolute value equation is , First it can write two equations.
Equation 1:
Equation 2:
Solve equation 1 is .
Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 14 from each side.
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Apply division property of equality:Divide each side by 3.
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Solve equation 2 is .
(Subtract 14 from each side)
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(Divide each side by 3)
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The solution set is .
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