Solve the Absolute Value Equation: |5-z| = Finding the Distance

Question

5z= \left|5-z\right|=

Step-by-Step Solution

To address the problem, we need to interpret 5z \left|5-z\right| correctly. The absolute value function essentially provides a non-negative outcome of the expression it encompasses. Conventionally, this expression is solved by considering two cases: when the expression inside the absolute value is non-negative and when it is negative. However, since there is no inequality provided and no instruction to solve for any specific case of z z , the prompt asks to evaluate the original expression:

  • Usually, the expression 5z \left|5-z\right| can be interpreted as 5z 5-z if 5z 5-z is non-negative or (5z) -(5-z) if 5z 5-z is negative.
  • However, the problem seeks the rewritten expression, suggesting 5z 5-z as the principal equivalent, matching the absolute functionality if the expression is positive or zero directly.

Thus, interpreting the multiple-choice options provided:

  • Option 1: 5z 5-z — representing the expression inside the absolute value directly.
  • Option 2: z5 z-5 — this would suggest a flip that is not aligned directly with expression values.
  • Option 4: 5+z -5+z — this option is simply a reordering and differs from option 1 structurally.

The choice reflecting the expression within the absolute value is 5z 5-z . Given the task involves equating the expression within the 5z\left|5-z\right| context for the options provided.

Hence, the solution, expressed directly, is simply:

5z 5-z

Answer

5z 5-z