Question
Solve the equation
x1=−7,x2=17
Evaluate
∣x−5∣=12
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x−5=12x−5=−12
Solve the equation for x
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Evaluate
x−5=12
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=12+5
Add the numbers
x=17
x=17x−5=−12
Solve the equation for x
More Steps

Evaluate
x−5=−12
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=−12+5
Add the numbers
x=−7
x=17x=−7
Solution
x1=−7,x2=17
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