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Revision as of 00:52, 16 August 2023

Problem

The sum of the real values of $x$ satisfying the equality $|x+2|=2|x-2|$ is:

$\text{(A) } \frac{1}{3}\quad \text{(B) } \frac{2}{3}\quad \text{(C) } 6\quad \text{(D) } 6\tfrac{1}{3}\quad \text{(E) } 6\tfrac{2}{3}$

Solution

$\fbox{E}$

See also

1968 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 8
Followed by
Problem 10
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