Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x − 5| + 2 = 5
Step 2: |x − 5| = 5 − 2
Step 3: |x − 5| = 3

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?
x + 5 = −3

−x − 5 = 3
x − 5 = −3
x + 5 = 3

Question

Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x − 5| + 2 = 5
Step 2: |x − 5| = 5 − 2
Step 3: |x − 5| = 3

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?
 x + 5 = −3


 −x − 5 = 3
 x − 5 = −3
 x + 5 = 3

aaronandyson · Answer

When we,have a number like -5 in |-5|
It changes it's sign to  +
So, |-5| = 5

aaronandyson · Answer

|x-5| = 3
Applying the above information
x - 5 = 3