Solve the following Absolute Value Equation and check for any extraneous solutions: 2|x+8|-4=16

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Belch

25 November, 17:47

Solve the following Absolute Value Equation and check for any extraneous solutions: 2|x+8|-4=16

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Gillian Lucero · Answer 1

Answer: 2

Step-by-step explanation:

You first have to distribute the 2 to both x and 8 and then you'll get

2x+16-4=16.

Then subtract 4 from 16 and you'll get 2x+12=16.

Subtract 12 on both sides and then you'll have 2x=4.

Divide by 2 to get x isolated and x=2.

Brandon French · Answer 2

Brandon French 25 November, 21:39

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the answer is x = 2, - 18