How do u solve the equation 3|2x-1|+2=17

This is for my review packet and we weren’t able to cover this yet and I’m not sure what the lines mean. If anyone could help it’s be great

Respuesta :

|| means absolute value. In this case, 2x-1 is going to be equals to 17-2=15/3=5

Which means 2x-1 can be 5 or -5.
If is 5. X = 5.5
If -5, x= -2