SOLUTION: solve the equation: |2x-1|=5 thanks a bunch!

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Question 51021: solve the equation:
|2x-1|=5
thanks a bunch!
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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We're told that the absolute value of something is equal to 5. That means that the 'something' can either be '5' or '-5'. Therefore, there are two equations to solve: 2x-1=5 and 2x-1=-5.

To solve the first equation, add 1 to both sides: 2x-1%2B1=5%2B1, which simplifies to 2x=6. Now divide both sides by 2: 2x%2F2=6%2F2, which simplifies to x=3. Solving the second equation using the same process producess x=-2. So, x could be either 3 or -2.