Question

Which of the following is(are) the solution(s) to |5x+2|=8

A. x=-2,6/5

B. x=6/5

C. x=2

D. x=2,-6/5

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

|5x+2|=8 this mean that:

5x+2=8 and 5x+2=-8

5x+2-2+8-2 and 5x+2-2=8-2

5x=6 and 5x=-10 then divided both sides by 5

x=6/5 and x=-2

Answer 2

Option A.

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