Question

1) |x|-4 = 9

2) |x - 4| = 9

Solve the absolute value for each equation.

Answer 1

13 & 5

Explanation:

Absolute for x still gives a positive X value

So: X- 4 = 9

X = 9 + 4

X = 13

|x-4| = 9

Gives X + 4 = 9

x = 9 - 4

X = 5