Answer:
x = 6 x = -1
Step-by-step explanation:
When we have absolute value equations, we get two solutions, one positive and one negative
2x - 5 =7 2x -5= -7
Add 5 to each side
2x-5+5 = 7+5 2x -5+5 = -7+5
2x =12 2x = -2
Divide each side by 2
2x/2 =12/2 2x/2 = -2/2
x = 6 x = -1
