Solve the following absolute value equation |2x+3|=5

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Rihanna King

Mathematics

22 January, 07:16

Solve the following absolute value equation |2x+3|=5

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Dennis Good · Answer 1

2x+3=5

Subtract 3 both sides

2x=5-3

Simplify

2x=2

Divide 2 each side

X = 2/2

Evaluate

X=1

Now second part

2x+3=-5

2x=-5-3

2x = - 8

X=-8/2

X=-4

So x = 1,-4

Rafael Dougherty · Answer 2

2x+3=5

Subtract 3 by both sides

2x=2

Divide 2 by both sides

x=1