Solve for x: | 3x - 5| = 7

Pietro M asked May 14, 2023

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Pietro M asked May 14, 2023

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Answer:X= 4 and -2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Because of the absolute value sign you need to split this into 2

3x-5 = 7. to 3x = 12 x = 4

-3x+5 = 7 -3x = 2. x=-2/3

Catharine answered May 21, 2023

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