Question

How do you solve: |x-2| = 5? I will post answer choices.

Answer 1

x = 7..

Answer 2

|x-2|=5 means that the numbers are exactly 5 untis from 0.

Answer 3

A) {-3,-7}
B) {-7}
C) {-3,7}
D) No solution

Answer 4

solve two equation, plus or minus

Answer 5

But it doesnt have 7 in any of them.

Answer 6

the answer is -7

Answer 7

The numbers that are exactly 5 units from 0 are 5 and -5 so write the two equations:
x-2=5 or
x-2 = -5

Answer 8

Solve each equation.

Answer 9

So I got confused :/
How is it -7? Cuz it is 5+2=7.