Solve the Equation $| 3 x + 4 | = 23$

question 138

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $| 3 x + 4 | = 23$

• A) \(x = - 7\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 19 } { 3 } , - 9\)
• C) \(x = - 9\)
• D) \(x = \frac { 13 } { 5 } , - 7\)
• E) no solution

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