Question

3|1/2x + 5| + 7 = 5

Answer 1

Answer:

x is -34/3 and -26/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression

3|1/2x+5| + 7 = 5

Removing the modulus sign

3(1/2x+5) + 7 = 5

Subtract 7 from both sides

3(1/2x+5) + 7 - 7= 5 - 7

3(1/2x+5) = -2

Open the bracket

3/2 x + 15 = -2

Subtract 15 from both sides

3/2 x + 15-15 = -2 - 15

3/2 x = -17

3x = -2*17

3x  = -34

x = -34/3

Hence the value of x is -34/3

For the negative function:

3(1/2x+5) + 7 = 5

Subtract 7 from both sides

3(-(1/2x+5)) + 7 - 7= 5 - 7

3(-1/2x-5) = -2

Open the bracket

-3/2 x - 15 = -2

Add 15 from both sides

3/2 x + 15-15 = -2 + 15

-3/2 x = 13

-3x = 2 * 13

-3x  =26

x = -26/3

Hence the value of x is -26/3