Question

`|x - 13| = 44`
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Break down the problem into these 2 equations.

`x - 13 = 44`

`- (x - 13) = 44`

Solve the 1st equation x - 13 = 44

`x = 57`

Solve the 2nd equation: -(x - 13) = 44

`x = - 31`

Collect solutions.

x = -31, 57

Hence, The answer is x = -31, 57.

Answer 2

x could be equal to -31 or/and 57