Question

please i need steps for how to solve lx-4l-2=-1

Answer 1

first add 2 to both sides of the equation
lx-4l = 1

do you know what the vertical lines either side of the x - 4 signify
the absolute value ?

Answer 2

then dont i add 4 to both sides

Answer 3

no - next you have to split it up into 2 equations
- because the absolute value is the positive value whether x -4 is positive or negative

Answer 4

x-4=1 and x-4=-1

Answer 5

so we get

x - 4 = 1 and also x - 4 = -1


solve these 2 equations for x and you have your solutions.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

then add 4 to the first one to get x=3 and to the second equation to get x=5

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

2 solutions 3 and 5

Answer 10

i've got to go . Glad to be of help.

Answer 11

thanks

Answer 12

yw