Question

I NEED HELP IM CONFUSED

Answer 1

x=-2 or x=8

Explanation:

Isolate by the x from one side of the equation.

|x-3|=5

x-3=-5 and x-3=5

1. x-3=-5

Add 3 from both sides.

x-3+3=-5+3

Solve.

-5+3=(-2)

x=-2

2. x-3=5

Add 3 from both sides.

x-3+3=5+3

Solve.

5+3=8

x=8

Therefore, the correct answer is x=-2 or x=8.