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5|2x+6|=26...can someone answer this please

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Answer:

x = -2/5 or x = -28/5

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

5(|2x+6|)=26

Step 1: Divide both sides by 5.

5(|2x+6|)/5 = 26/5

|2x+6|=26/5

Step 2: Solve Absolute Value.

|2x+6|=26/5

We know either2x+6= 26/5 r2x+6=−26/5

2x + 6 = 26/5(Possibility 1)

2x+6−6= 26/5 - 6 (Subtract 6 from both sides)

2x = -4/5

2x/2 = -4/5/2 (Divide both sides by 2)

x = -2/5

2x + 6=-26/5 (Possibility 2)

2x+6= -26/5 (Simplify both sides of the equation)

2x + 6 - 6 = -26/5 - 6 (Subtract 6 from both sides)

2x = -56/5

2x/2 = -56/5/2(Divide both sides by 2)
x = -28/5

Answer:

x = -2/5 or x = -28/5

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