Step-by-step explanation:
if that is truly the full problem description, then we have
10x - x + 5 = 41
=>
9x = 36
our simply
x = 4
so, I am not sure, what your teacher wants to see as result.
there is an infinite number of equations I could find, all with the solution x = 4.
<h2>Solving Equations with Absolute Values</h2><h3>
Answer:</h3>
and 
<h3>
Step-by-step explanation:</h3>
Solving for the Positive Absolute Value:

Solving for the Negative Absolute Value:

Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x = total distance he covered
3x/4 by bus
1/2 . x/4 = x/8 by jogging
the remaining distance = x/8 by walking
thus x/8 = 800ft
x = 8 . 800 = 6400ft