Explanation Given: The given equation is | x + 1 x − 1 | = 5 Formula used: The modulus function is defined as, f ( x ) = | x | f ( x ) = − x ; x < 0 = x ; x > 0 Calculation: Use the above definition of modulus function to solve the equation | x + 1 x − 1 | = 5 . | x + 1 x − 1 | = 5 x + 1 x − 1 = ±

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