Question

If |x-5|=|x-8|, then what is x?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6.5

Step-by-step explanation:

⟹ |x-5| = |x-8|

⟹ x - 5 = x - 8

⟹ x - 5 -(x - 8)

⟹ x - 5 = -(x - 8)

⟹ x = 13/2

⟹ x = 6.5

The value of x is 6.5.