The value of x for which 3| x + 2| = 18 is

$x = + 4, + 8$

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$x = - 4, + 8$

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$x = + 4, - 8$

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$x = - 4, - 8$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$x = + 4, - 8$

Given, $3 | x + 2 | = 18$

$\Rightarrow | x + 2 | = 6$ [Dividing both sides by 6]

$\Rightarrow x + 2 = + 6$ or $x + 2 = - 6$

$\Rightarrow x = + 6 - 2$ or $x = - 6 - 2$

$\Rightarrow x = + 4$ or $x = - 8$

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