SOLUTION: 3|x-5|+2=20

Question 585841: 3|x-5|+2=20
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Divide both sides by 3

Break up the absolute value (remember, if you have , then or )

or Set the expression equal to the original value 6 and it's opposite -6

Now lets focus on the first equation

Add 5 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

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Now lets focus on the second equation

Add 5 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

So the solutions to are:

or

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