Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Appendix D - Exercise Set - Page 994: 22

Answer

x=17 and x=-18

Work Step by Step

$\mid\frac{2x+1}{5}\mid$=7 Resolving the absolute value in $+\frac{2x+1}{5}$=7 and $-\frac{2x+1}{5}$=7 Simply resolve the equations 2x+1=35 and -2x-1=35 2x=34 and -2x=36 x=17 and x=-18
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