How do you solve 2|2x-2|+4=202|2x−2|+4=20?

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michael
Oct 9, 2016
  1. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.
    2|2x-2|=162|2x−2|=16
  2. Divide both sides of the equation by 2.
    |2x-2|=8|2x−2|=8
  3. Set 2x-2 equal to positive and negative 8.
    2x-2=8, 2x-2=-82x−2=8,2x−2=−8
  4. Solve both equations for x.
    x=5, -3x=5,−3
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