Algebra-1

To solve the equation , we need to consider two cases: one where is positive and one where it is negative.

Case 1: is positive

If is positive, then the equation becomes . Solving for gives:

 
Check the condition:
Is when
3(-12) + 12 = -36 + 12 = -24 < 0
So this solution is invalid for this case.

Case 2: is negative

If

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