Question

Rewrite without absolute value for the given conditions: y =|x −3|+|x +2|−|x −5|, if x >5

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = x + 4

Explanation:

For x > 5, the expressions in each absolute value argument are all positive, so we can simply remove the bars and sum the terms.

y = x - 3 + x + 2 - x + 5

y = x +4