Question

Solve |2x - 5| = 4.

Answer 1

x = - 0.5

`x=-(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 4

2x + 5 - 5 = 4 - 5

2x = - 1

2x ÷ 2 = - 1 ÷ 2

x = - 0.5