Solve the absolute value equations for x. |2x-5|=|3x-8|

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2021-12-12

Solve the absolute value equations for x.
|2x-5|=|3x-8|

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Pademagk71

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Beginner2021-12-13Added 34 answers

|2x-5|=|3x-8|
First case:
2x-5=3x-8
3x-2x=8-5
x=3
Second case:
2x-5=-(3x-8)
2x-5=-3x+8
5x=13
x=135

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