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x+3|x|=10. Find the value of x.


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Solution.

Consider the given equation,

. x+3|x|=10

Case 1: When x is positive.

x+3x=104x=10x=104x=52

Case 2: When x is negative.

x-3x=10-2x=10x=-102x=-5

Thus, the value of x are 52,-5.


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