Solve the equation. |5x-2|-5=8

Cordazzoyn

Cordazzoyn

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2021-12-05

Solve the equation.
|5x-2|-5=8

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Supoilign1964

Supoilign1964

Beginner2021-12-06Added 19 answers

Equation: |5x-2|-5=8
Solve the equation,
|5x-2|-5=8
|5x-2|=8+5
|5x-2|=13
Step 3
Above absolute value lead to two equations,
First equation,
5x-2=13
5x=15
x=3
Second equation,
5x-2=-13
5x=-11
x=-2.2
Thus, the values of x are 3 and -2.2.

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