Solve the equation. |4 - 2x| - 5 = 5 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. The solution set is (Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a fraction. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) O B. The solution is all real numbers. O C. The solution is the empty set.

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Solve the equation.
|4 - 2x| - 5 = 5
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
O A. The solution set is
(Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a fraction. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
O B. The solution is all real numbers.
O C. The solution is the empty set.
Transcribed Image Text:Solve the equation. |4 - 2x| - 5 = 5 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. The solution set is (Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a fraction. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) O B. The solution is all real numbers. O C. The solution is the empty set.
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Given :-

|4 - 2x| - 5 = 5

|4 - 2x| = 10

For The Negative Case :

- (4 - 2x) = 10

2x - 4 = 10

2x = 14

x = 7

For The Positive Case :

(4 - 2x) = 10

- 2x = 6

x = -3

So, x = -3,7

The Solution set is {-3,7}

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