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|x-5| + 3 = 9

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Answer:

x=11, -1

Explanation:

abs(x-5)+3=9

abs(x-5)=9-3

abs(x-5)=6

x-5=6

x-5=-6

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x=6+5=11

x=-6+5=-1

User Nathan Roe
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x-2=9

x=9+2

x=11

so x equals 11


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