SOLUTION: What are the solutions of |4x-5| = 7 Thanks in advance for the steps and help.

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Question 1031835: What are the solutions of |4x-5| = 7
Thanks in advance for the steps and help.

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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solutions of |4x-5| = 7
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Remove the absolutes and solve two equation resulting in two solutions
4x - 5 = 7
4x = 7 + 5
4x = 12
x = 12/4
x = 3
and
4x - 5 = -7
4x = -7 + 5
4x = -2
x = -2/4
x = -1/2
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Check both solutions in the original equation