Question

I need help with this problem! Please show work so i can get credit for my work

Answer 1

x= -43 or x=57

Explanation:

Apply absolute value rule: If |u|=a, a>0 then u=a or u=-a

So applying that to our equation:

|x-7|=50, x-7 can either equal +50 or -50 so we solve for both

x-7= -50 ---> x= -43

or

x-7=50 ---> x=57

I hope this helps!