Question

What is the solution for this
5|x-2| =30
X=?

Answer 1

Answer is x=8 and the other -4

Answer 2

Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

x = 8, x = -4

Discussion:

5 | x - 2| = 30 => divide both sides by 5

|x -2| = 30/5 = 6 => |x-2| = 6

(x-2) = 6 => x = 2 +6

x = 8

or

(x-2) = -6 => x = 2 + -6

x = -4

Thank you,

MrB