By definition, we have

So, we have to solve two different equations, depending of the possible range for the variable. We have to remember about these ranges when we decide to accept or discard the solutions:
Suppose that 
In this case, the absolute value doesn't do anything: the equation is

We are supposing
, so we can accept this solution.
Now, suppose that
. Now the sign of the expression is flipped by the absolute value, and the equation becomes

Again, the solution is coherent with the assumption, so we can accept this value as well.
The answer is to this question is option B
Answer:
x = 5/3
Step-by-step explanation:
You ALWAYS want your term to be by itself!! So what you need to do is move your constant away from it.
Step 1: Adjust as needed, subtract 10 from both sides of your equation. It should end up like this.
-3x = 5 - 10
Step 2: Solve as needed before continuing equation.
-3x = -5
Step 3: Now you need to get your term by itself. You should divide -3 on both sides of your equation so you should get something like this.
x = -5 / -3
Step 4: You're basically done now! Just simplify! NEGATIVES CROSS EACH OTHER OUT!!!
x = 5/3 OR 1.6
<em>KEY:</em>
<em>Negative and Negative = Positive</em>
<em>Negative and Positive = Negative</em>
<em>Positive and Positive = Positive</em>
X-2 or 5-2 because 2 fewer you would need to subtract two from the amount you ate
401.752
multiply 386.3 by 4% (.04) then add the total to 386.3