Question

Find the X satisfying the given equation: |x - 5| = 3

• A. 4, -4
• B. 8, 2
• C. 5, 1
• D. 1, 10

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 8, 2

|x - 5| = 3 either x - 5 = 3 or x - 5 = -3 If x - 5 = 3 x = 3 + 5 = 8 If x - 5 = -3 x = -3 + 5 = 2 x = 8,2