SOLUTION: solve |x-4|=9

Question 118331: solve |x-4|=9
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Break up the absolute value (remember, if you have , then or )

or Set the expression equal to the original value 9 and it's opposite -9

Now lets focus on the first equation

Add 4 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Now lets focus on the second equation

Add 4 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:

So our answers are:

or

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