Question

| 5 - x | = 2
The value of x is?

Answer 1

Hello,

5 - x = 2

x = 2 - 5 = (-3)

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Answer 2

The left side is the absolute value of 5 - x so 5 - x can be positive or negative

5 - x = 2

x = 3

Also 5 - x = -2

x = 7

Answer x = 3 or 7