Question

BRAINIEST!

Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x − 5| + 2 = 5
Step 2: |x − 5| = 5 − 2
Step 3: |x − 5| = 3

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?

1. x + 5 = −3
2. −x − 5 = 3
3. x − 5 = −3
4. x + 5 = 3

Answer 1

the answer is number 4.

Answer 2

2. −x − 5 = 3 I think