Use a method of your choice to solve the equation.
-$$| x + 3 | = | x + 6 |$$
A) $x = 0$
B) $x = - \frac { 3 } { 2 }$
C) $x = \frac { 3 } { 2 }$
D) $x = - \frac { 9 } { 2 }$

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The equation |x + 3| = |x + 6| implies that the expressions inside the absolute values are either equal or opposite. Solving x + 3 = x + 6 gives no solution, but solving x + 3 = -(x + 6) gives x = -9/2.

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Use a Method of Your Choice to Solve the Equation $| x + 3 | = | x + 6 |$