Question

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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

Answer 1

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