Question 785697
Absolute value means the value of a positive or negative number.  Whenever there's a variable in the absolute value, Use both the positive and negative values.<P>

2x-4 = 22<P>
2x = 26<P>
x=13 check |26-4|=22<P>
-(2x-4) = 22<P>
-2x+4 = 22<P>
-2x = 18<P>
x=-9 Check |-18 -4| = |-22| = 22