Question
Solve the equation
x1=−12,x2=16
Evaluate
∣x−2∣=14
Separate the equation into 2 possible cases
x−2=14x−2=−14
Solve the equation for x
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Evaluate
x−2=14
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=14+2
Add the numbers
x=16
x=16x−2=−14
Solve the equation for x
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Evaluate
x−2=−14
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
x=−14+2
Add the numbers
x=−12
x=16x=−12
Solution
x1=−12,x2=16
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