Question

Solve for x. |x| – 5 = 7

A. x = –12 or 12
B. x = –2 or 2
C. x = 2
D. x = 12

Answer 1

x=12 or x= -12 (answer A)

Explanation:

|x| – 5 = 7

|x| = 12

x=12 or x= -12 (answer A)