How Do You Integrate e^|x-5| Over Different Intervals?

[barksdalemc]

I need to integrate e^abs(x-5)

I'm confused as to how I can treat the absolute value in the exponent. Can I split it up between X<5 and X>5?

 

[NateTG]

I need to integrate e^abs(x-5)

I'm confused as to how I can treat the absolute value in the exponent. Can I split it up between X<5 and X>5?

Seems like a good idea.