Solve the equation.
-$|3 s-1|=|s+3|$
A) No solution
B) 2
C) $2,-\frac{1}{2}$
D) $-2, \frac{1}{2}$

Name: Solve the equation. -$|3 s-1|=|s+3|$ A) No solution B) 2 C) $2,-\frac{1}{2}$ D) $-2, \frac{1}{2}$
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The equation $|3s-1| = |s+3|$ can be solved by considering the cases for the absolute values. Solving for $3s-1 = s+3$ gives $s = 2$, and solving for $3s-1 = -(s+3)$ gives $s = -\frac{1}{2}$. Both solutions satisfy the original equation.

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Solve the Equation $|3 s-1|=|s+3|$ A) No Solution
B) 2
C) $2,-\frac{1}{2}$