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Solve for x |x-1|=5

Solution

solve for

x, ∣ x - 1 ∣ = 5

Solution

x = - 4 or x = 6

Solution steps

∣ x - 1 ∣ = 5

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ = a, a > 0

then

u = a

or

u = - a

x - 1 = - 5 or x - 1 = 5

x - 1 = - 5 or x - 1 = 5

x = - 4 or x = 6

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to solvefor x,|x-1|=5 ?
The answer to solvefor x,|x-1|=5 is x=-4\lor x=6