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Advanced Math / Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables Difficulty: Easy

x - 5 = 10

What is one possible solution to the given equation?

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Explanation

The correct answer is 15 or -5 . By the definition of absolute value, if x-5=10, then x-5=10 or x-5=-10. Adding 5 to both sides of the first equation yields x=15. Adding 5 to both sides of the second equation yields x=-5. Thus, the given equation has two possible solutions, 15 and -5 . Note that 15 and -5 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.