Question

Solve this absolute value equation

`|5x-12| + |x+2| = 8`

Answer 1

Answer: 3 , 1 1/2

Explanation:

Solve for

x

by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.

Exact Form:

x

=

3

,

3

2

Decimal Form:

x

=

3

,

1.5

Mixed Number Form:

x

=

3

,

1

1

2