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  • 15-04-2017
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What is the first step to solve the absolute value equation 2|x+5|=16 for x?????

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Jieep
Jieep Jieep
  • 15-04-2017

Divide both sides by 2.

‌2(|x+5|)2‌=‌162
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|x+5|=8

Solve Absolute Value.

|x+5|=8

We know eitherx+5=8 or x+5=−8

x+5=8

x+5−5=8−5(Subtract 5 from both sides)

x=3

Answer:x=3‌‌
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