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Solve for x |x-2|=5

Solution

solve for

x, ∣ x - 2 ∣ = 5

Solution

x = - 3 or x = 7

Solution steps

∣ x - 2 ∣ = 5

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ = a, a > 0

then

u = a

or

u = - a

x - 2 = - 5 or x - 2 = 5

x - 2 = - 5 or x - 2 = 5

x = - 3 or x = 7

Graph

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to solvefor x,|x-2|=5 ?
The answer to solvefor x,|x-2|=5 is x=-3\lor x=7