Solve the Absolute Value Equation or Indicate That the Equation $$| 3 x + 2 | = | x - 5 |$$

question 269

Multiple Choice

Solve the absolute value equation or indicate that the equation has no solution.
- $$| 3 x + 2 | = | x - 5 |$$

• A) \(\left\{ - \frac { 7 } { 2 } , \frac { 9 } { 4 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ - \frac { 7 } { 2 } , \frac { 3 } { 4 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\left\{ \frac { 7 } { 2 } , - \frac { 3 } { 4 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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