Question

Find the x satisfying each of the following equation: |x | = | x + 5|

• A. x = -2.5
• B. x = 5
• C. x = -5
• D. x = 0

Answer 1

Answer:

A. x = -2.5

|x | = | x + 5| mid point = ( 0 + -5)/2 = -5/2 = -2.5 x = -2.5