Solve ∣x−3∣=5|x - 3| = 5.

Absolute Value Equations

9. Inequalities and Absolute Value / Absolute Value Equations / Problem 2

Problem 2

Solve $∣ x - 3 ∣ = 5$ .

$x equals 8$ or $x = - 3$

$x=8$ or $x = - 2$

$x equals 5$ or $x = - 5$

$x = - 8$ or $x equals 2$