Math Problem Statement
Solve for x in the equation 5 = |2x - 3|
Solution
The equation given is:
To solve this, we need to remove the absolute value, which leads to two cases:
Case 1:
Solve for : Add 3 to both sides: Divide by 2:
Case 2:
Solve for : Add 3 to both sides: Divide by 2:
Thus, the solutions are and .
Looking at the choices, the closest match is the option where , which seems to correspond to the correct solution.
Would you like further details on absolute value equations, or do you have any questions?
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Tip: Always check both possible cases when solving absolute value equations to ensure you capture all solutions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Absolute Value Equations
Formulas
|2x - 3| = 5
Theorems
Absolute value equation solving method
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10