Question
Solve the equation
x1=3,x2=7
Evaluate
∣x−5∣=2
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x−5=2x−5=−2
Solve the equation for x
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Evaluate
x−5=2
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=2+5
Add the numbers
x=7
x=7x−5=−2
Solve the equation for x
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Evaluate
x−5=−2
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=−2+5
Add the numbers
x=3
x=7x=3
Solution
x1=3,x2=7
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