Question

What are the solutions to the equation 5 = |x|?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A. -1/5


B. -5

C. 5

D. 1/5

(Sorry, I'm bad at math, but could somebody explain this to me please? thanks. c:)

Answer 1

\[5 = |x|\]
Flip the equation: \[|x|=5\]
Solve Absolute Value:\[|x|=5\]
\[We~ know ~either~x=5~or~x=−5\]
\[x=5~(Possibility ~1)\]
\[x=−5~(Possibility~ 2)\]
\[Answer: x=5 ~or ~x=−5\]

Answer 2

Ah, I get it now :), Thank you! ^^

Answer 3

Your Welcome :)