SOLUTION: solve the equation: |2x-1|=5 thanks a bunch!

Question 51021: solve the equation:
|2x-1|=5
thanks a bunch!
Answer by rchill(405) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We're told that the absolute value of something is equal to 5. That means that the 'something' can either be '5' or '-5'. Therefore, there are two equations to solve: and .

To solve the first equation, add 1 to both sides: , which simplifies to . Now divide both sides by 2: , which simplifies to . Solving the second equation using the same process producess . So, could be either or .
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