Question

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Rewrite each equation without absolute value symbols for the given values of x. y=|2x+5|-|2x-5|
if x<-2.5
if x>2.5
if -2.5<=x<=2.5

Answer 1

Answer: For x < -2.5:

y = |2x + 5| - |2x - 5|

y = -(2x + 5) - (-(2x - 5)) (since 2x - 5 < 0 and 2x + 5 < 0 for x < -2.5)

y = -2x - 5 + 2x - 5

y = -10

For x > 2.5:

y = |2x + 5| - |2x - 5|

y = 2x + 5 - (2x - 5) (since 2x - 5 < 0 and 2x + 5 > 0 for x > 2.5)

y = 10

For -2.5 ≤ x ≤ 2.5:

y = |2x + 5| - |2x - 5|

y = 2x + 5 - (-(2x - 5)) (since 2x - 5 < 0 and 2x + 5 > 0 for -2.5 ≤ x ≤ 2.5)

y = 4x

Explanation: