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Fundamentals - Theory & Concepts - Absolute Value

Review of basic algebraic concepts including order of operations, real number properties, absolute value, and inequalities.

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Step-by-Step Cases
Case 1 (+)ax+b=c  ⟹  2x−4=6ax + b = c \implies 2x - 4 = 6
x=6−(−4)2=5.0x = \frac{6 - (-4)}{2} = 5.0
Case 2 (-)ax+b=−c  ⟹  2x−4=−6ax + b = -c \implies 2x - 4 = -6
x=−6−(−4)2=−1.0x = \frac{-6 - (-4)}{2} = -1.0
Mathematical State
∣2x−4∣=6|2x - 4| = 6
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Computed Solution Set
x∈{−1.00,5.00}x \in \{-1.00, 5.00\}

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