Question

Solve the absolute value equation. |x-3|=1. I need a refresher adn forgot how this works

Answer 1

Think on this:

|1| = 1
|-1| = 1

Answer 2

yeah but does it matter that its supposed to be x-3 so would it be x+3?

Answer 3

Think on this:

(x-3) = 1

-(x-3) = 1

Answer 4

alright thanks. sorry for so many questions

Answer 5

That's what we do is questions.

(x-3) = 1 ==> x-3 = 1 ==> x = 4

-(x-3) = 1 ==> -x+3 = 1 ==> -x = -2 ==> x = 2

And we see the two solutions. Now, you do one!