Question

Solve each of the following equations. (2 answers)

|7x| =5

Answer 1

x = 5/7 and x = -5/7

Explanation:

Absolute value equations have two solutions, one positive and one negative

|7x| =5

7x =5 and 7x =-5

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 = 5/7 and 7x/7 = -5/7

x = 5/7 and x = -5/7