SOLUTION: I have forgotten how to solve this equation for absolute value. |x|over 5 +7=42

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Question 216932: I have forgotten how to solve this equation for absolute value. |x|over 5 +7=42
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
abs%28x%29%2F5%2B7+=+42 Subtract 7 from both sides.
abs%28x%29%2F5+=+35 Multiply both sides by 5.
abs%28x%29+=+175 Remove the absolute-value bars.
x+=+175 or x+=+-175