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10-52.
The absolute values of what two numbers equals 4?
x = −4 or 4
Follow the steps of part (a).
Can the absolute value of any number be negative?
The absolute values of −5 and 5 equal 5.
x − 2 = 5 or x − 2 = −5
Now solve both equations for x.
x = 7 or −3