SOLUTION: What is the solution of the absolute value of 2 x minus 1 equals 5?

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Question 895894: What is the solution of the absolute value of 2 x minus 1 equals 5?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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abs%282x-1%29=5
Positive solution:
2x-1=5
2x=6
x=3
Negative solution:
-%282x-1%29=5
2x-1=-5
2x=-4
x=-2