Question

How do you solve `2abs(5x+3)=16`?

Answer 1

Solve: 2|5x + 3| = 16

Ans: x = 1, `x = - 11/5`

Explanation:

Solve: |2x + 3| = 8
Separate solving in 2 cases:

a. (5x + 3) = 8 --> 5x = 5 --> `x = 1`

b. -(5x + 3) = 8 --> -5x - 3 = 8 --> -5x = 11 --> `x = -11/5`