SOLUTION: -2+x= |5-9| i dont know how to simplify the last part

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Question 313551: -2+x= |5-9| i dont know how to simplify the last part
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The absolute value always returns a non-negative answer.
abs%285-9%29=abs%28-4%29=4
So the equation becomes,
-2%2Bx=4