Question

Solve |2x -5| > 7.

A. x > 6 or x < -1

B. -1 < x < 6

C. x > 6 and x < -1

Answer 1

|2x - 5| > 7

2x-5>7 or 2x-5> -7
+5 +5 +5 +5

2x>12 2x>-2

Can you solve for the x's? :o)

Answer 2

i agree with butterfly her math is correct

Answer 3

So minus 2 from both side?

Answer 4

Nope. See how it's multiplying by 2? So you're going to do the opposite and divide by 2. :o)

Answer 5

Is it A?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

2x>12 2x>-2
x>6 x<-1

Great job! :o)

Answer 8

Awesome thank you!

Answer 9

Anytime, holler if you need anymore help. :o)