Hi simple and easy Math question ! Medal and fan awarded :)
Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x - 2| + 3 = 7
Step 2: |x - 2| = 7 - 3
Step 3: |x - 2| = 4

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?
*answers below*

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Hi simple and easy Math question ! Medal and fan awarded :)
Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x - 2| + 3 = 7
Step 2: |x - 2| = 7 - 3
Step 3: |x - 2| = 4

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?
*answers below*

anonymous · Answer

x + 2 = -4

 -x – 2 = 4

 x + 2 = 4

 x - 2 = -4

anonymous · Answer

The next two correct steps would be x - 2 = 4 (positive) and x - 2 = -4 (negative) so the fourth choice is the correct one.

anonymous · Answer

Okay cool thanks