We are given the equation $|3x - 4| - 2 = 3$ and asked to solve for $x$.

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1. Problem Description

We are given the equation 3x42=3|3x - 4| - 2 = 3 and asked to solve for xx.

2. Solution Steps

First, we isolate the absolute value term by adding 22 to both sides of the equation:
3x42+2=3+2|3x - 4| - 2 + 2 = 3 + 2
3x4=5|3x - 4| = 5
Now, we consider the two possible cases for the expression inside the absolute value:
Case 1: 3x4=53x - 4 = 5
Add 44 to both sides:
3x4+4=5+43x - 4 + 4 = 5 + 4
3x=93x = 9
Divide both sides by 33:
x=93x = \frac{9}{3}
x=3x = 3
Case 2: 3x4=53x - 4 = -5
Add 44 to both sides:
3x4+4=5+43x - 4 + 4 = -5 + 4
3x=13x = -1
Divide both sides by 33:
x=13x = \frac{-1}{3}
x=13x = -\frac{1}{3}

3. Final Answer

The solutions are x=3x = 3 and x=13x = -\frac{1}{3}.

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