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Algebra Difficulty 4.7 AIME Find the answer

How many real solutions are there to the equation x222=x333|||| x|-2|-2|-2|=|||| x|-3|-3|-3|?

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

6. The graphs of the two sides of the equation can be graphed on the same plot to reveal six intersection points.

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