Question
Solve the equation
x1=−2,x2=2
Evaluate
x2=4
When the expression in absolute value bars is not negative, remove the bars
x2=4
Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots
x=±4
Simplify the expression
More Steps

Evaluate
4
Write the number in exponential form with the base of 2
22
Reduce the index of the radical and exponent with 2
2
x=±2
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x=2x=−2
Solution
x1=−2,x2=2
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