How do you solve #|2x-5|-2=3#?
1 Answer
Aug 14, 2017
Explanation:
First, isolate the absolute value expression by adding 2 to both sides.
Now that you got it isolated, you are solving 2 equations. This is due to the absolute of a number and its opposite are the same. If we drop the absolute value, the function becomes:
Let's solve for x with respect to 5.
Next, solve for x with respect to -5.
If you have time you can double check your results by plugging them back in the equation.