Question

Solve for x: 5|2x − 2| + 8 = 18.

Answer 1

you need to isolate the modulus part |2x − 2|

first subtract 8 from both sides of the equation
then divide both sides by 5

Answer 2

Add -8 to both sides.
5(|2x−2|)+8+−8=18+−8
5(|2x−2|)=10
Divide both sides by 5.
5(|2x−2|)/5=10/5
|2x−2|=2
now solve for x making 2 separate equations
2x-2=2
2x-2=-2
solve for x

Answer 3

yes, that is correct

Answer 4

there are two numbers that x could equal