

The equation is
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To solve an absolute value equation is
, First it can write two equations.
Equation 1: 

Equation 2: 
Solve equation 1 is
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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 14 from each side.
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(Subtract:
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Apply division property of equality:Divide each side by 3.
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(Cancel comman terms) \ \
Solve equation 2 is
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(Subtract 14 from each side)
(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 3)
(Cancel comman terms) \ \
The solution set is
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