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Solve for x |x-4|=2

Solution

solve for

x, ∣ x - 4 ∣ = 2

Solution

x = 2 or x = 6

Solution steps

∣ x - 4 ∣ = 2

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ = a, a > 0

then

u = a

or

u = - a

x - 4 = - 2 or x - 4 = 2

x - 4 = - 2 or x - 4 = 2

x = 2 or x = 6

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to solvefor x,|x-4|=2 ?
The answer to solvefor x,|x-4|=2 is x=2\lor x=6