Question

Solve the equation.

|2x + 4| = 8

Answer 1

x= 2 , -6

Explanation:

You find the solutions for x by breaking the absolute value into the positive and negative components.

Answer 2

x= 2

Explanation:

i am using the guess n check method, now we plug it in

2 times 2 =4

4+4=8

x=2 is your answer