SOLUTION: 2|5x+1|-3=5

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Question 370963: 2|5x+1|-3=5
Found 2 solutions by robertb, pinkstar8:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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Transpose: 2|5x+1| = 8,
Divide: |5x+1| = 4.
Break: 5x+1 = 4, or 5x+1 = -4,
Solve: 5x = 3, or x = 3/5.
5x = -5 , or x = -1.
The solution is 3/5 or -1.

Answer by pinkstar8(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2|5x+1|-3=5
2|5x+1|=8
|5x+1|=4
5x+1=4 and 5x+1=-4
5x=3 and 5x=-5
x=3/5 and x=-1