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6=|x|−2

solve this pls!

User Lebreeze
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Answer:

x = 8

x = -8

Explanation:

6 = |x| - 2

6 + 2 = |x|

- 8 = x = 8

User Sravis
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FIRST: flip the equation.

|x|-2=6

Now, add 2 to both sides.

|x|-2+2=6+2

Simplify.

|x|=8

Apply absolute rule: If |u| =a, a>0, then u=a or u = -a

x=8

x=-8

User DivinesLight
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