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  • 13-10-2020
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Solve the equation: |2x + 5| = 11.

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  • 13-10-2020

Answer:

x = -8 and x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Split the equation into 2 possible cases:

2x + 5 = 11

2x + 5 = -11

Then, solve these 2 equations.

2x + 5 = 11

2x = 6

x = 3

2x + 5 = -11

2x = -16

x = -8

So, the 2 solutions are x = -8 and x = 3

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