Question

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*

Answer 1

x + 2 = -4

-x – 2 = 4

x + 2 = 4

x - 2 = -4

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

Okay cool thanks