Algebra-1

To solve the equation 2|x - 5| - 9 = 13, we can start by isolating the absolute value term.

Add 9 to both sides:

2|x - 5| = 22

Divide both sides by 2:

|x - 5| = 11

Consider two cases:

Case 1: x - 5 = 11

Solve for x:

x - 5 = 11