. Which equation is a step in solving the equation |5 − 3x| + 2 = 19? A. 5 − 3x = -17 B. |5 − 3x| = -17 C. 5 + 3x = -17 D. |5 + 3x| = 17

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Arijeet · Answer 1 · 2024-01-23T02:37:55+0000

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Explanation:

The absolute value (or modulus) | 5 - 3x | of a real number 5 - 3x is the non-negative value of 5 - 3x without regard to its sign.

| 5 - 3x| + 2 = 19

| 5 + 3x | = 19 - 2

| 5 + 3x | = 17

Ans: D