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Solve for x |x-7|=5

Solution

solve for

x, ∣ x - 7 ∣ = 5

Solution

x = 2 or x = 12

Solution steps

∣ x - 7 ∣ = 5

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ = a, a > 0

then

u = a

or

u = - a

x - 7 = - 5 or x - 7 = 5

x - 7 = - 5 or x - 7 = 5

x = 2 or x = 12

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to solvefor x,|x-7|=5 ?
The answer to solvefor x,|x-7|=5 is x=2\lor x=12