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Solve for x |x-1|=2

Solution

solve for

x, ∣ x - 1 ∣ = 2

Solution

x = - 1 or x = 3

Solution steps

∣ x - 1 ∣ = 2

Apply absolute rule: If

∣ u ∣ = a, a > 0

then

u = a

or

u = - a

x - 1 = - 2 or x - 1 = 2

x - 1 = - 2 or x - 1 = 2

x = - 1 or x = 3

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the answer to solvefor x,|x-1|=2 ?
The answer to solvefor x,|x-1|=2 is x=-1\lor x=3