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Solve for x in this equation: 3/4+ |5-x| = 13/4
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Solve for x in this equation: 3/4+ |5-x| = 13/4

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Answer:

x = 2.5 or 7.5

Explanation:

Subtract 3/4.

|5 -x| = 10/4 = 2.5

This resolves to two equations:

  • 5 -x = 2.5 ⇒ x = 5 -2.5 = 2.5
  • 5 -x = -2.5 ⇒ x = 5 +2.5 = 7.5

The solutions are x = 2.5 or 7.5.

Solve for x in this equation: 3/4+ |5-x| = 13/4-example-1
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