SOLUTION: how do you solve [2x-5]=3

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Question 27411: how do you solve [2x-5]=3
Answer by whty89(20) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.) get rid of absolute value
2.)write two equations, 2x-5=3, 2x-5=-3
3.)solve for x for both equations. x=4 x=1
that is it.