Answer:
x=−4
x=14
Explanation:
Absolute Value Equation entered :
3|5-x|+2=29
Step by step solution :
STEP
1
:
Rearrange this Absolute Value Equation
Absolute value equalitiy entered
3|-x+5|+2 = 29
Another term is moved / added to the right hand side.
3|-x+5| = 27
STEP
2
:
Clear the Absolute Value Bars
Clear the absolute-value bars by splitting the equation into its two cases, one for the Positive case and the other for the Negative case.
The Absolute Value term is 3|-x+5|
For the Negative case we'll use -3(-x+5)
For the Positive case we'll use 3(-x+5)
STEP
3
:
Solve the Negative Case
-3(-x+5) = 27
Multiply
3x-15 = 27
Rearrange and Add up
3x = 42
Divide both sides by 3
x = 14
STEP
4
:
Solve the Positive Case
3(-x+5) = 27
Multiply
-3x+15 = 27
Rearrange and Add up
-3x = 12
Divide both sides by 3
-x = 4
Multiply both sides by (-1)
x = -4
Which is the solution for the Positive Case
STEP
5
:
Wrap up the solution
x=14
x=-4
Solutions on the Number Line
Two solutions were found :
x=-4
x=14