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Solve for x |x-9|=7

Solution

solve for

x, ∣ x - 9 ∣ = 7

Solution

x = 2 or x = 16

Solution steps

∣ x - 9 ∣ = 7

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ = a, a > 0

then

u = a

or

u = - a

x - 9 = - 7 or x - 9 = 7

x - 9 = - 7 or x - 9 = 7

x = 2 or x = 16

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to solvefor x,|x-9|=7 ?
The answer to solvefor x,|x-9|=7 is x=2\lor x=16