SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 5|16 + 2x| - 13 = 12

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Question 777452: Solve the equation.
5|16 + 2x| - 13 = 12
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5|16 + 2x| - 13 = 12

5|16 + 2x| = 12 + 13

5|16 + 2x| = 25

|16 + 2x| = 25/5

|16 + 2x| = 5

16 + 2x = 5 or 16 + 2x = -5

2x = 5-16 or 2x = -5-16

2x = -11 or 2x = -21

x = -11/2 or x = -21/2