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If \(|x - 5| = 2|x - 8|,\) then what is the value of \(x?\)

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by VJesus12 » Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:30 am

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If \(|x - 5| = 2|x - 8|,\) then what is the value of \(x?\)

(1) \(|x^2-100|>50\)

(2) \(|x^2-49|=0\)

Answer: D

Source: e-GMAT

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