Question

If 20 is added to the number, the absolute value of the result is 6.

Answer 1

(20+x)*2=x-6

40+2x=x-6

40=-x-6

46=-x

check:

x=-46

20-46*2=-46-6

-26*2=-52

-52=-52

x=-46

Answer 2

x1=-14;x2=-26

Explanation:

|x+20|=6

x+20=6

x+20=-6