Question
∣x−14∣=4
Solve the equation
x1=10,x2=18
Evaluate
∣x−14∣=4
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x−14=4x−14=−4
Solve the equation for x
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Evaluate
x−14=4
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=4+14
Add the numbers
x=18
x=18x−14=−4
Solve the equation for x
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Evaluate
x−14=−4
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=−4+14
Add the numbers
x=10
x=18x=10
Solution
x1=10,x2=18
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