Algebra-1

To solve the equation , we can start by isolating the absolute value term.

Subtracting 4 from both sides of the equation gives:

Now, we can consider two cases: one where is positive and one where it is negative.

Case 1: is positive

If is positive, then the equation becomes . Solving for gives:

Case 2: is negative

If is negative, then the equation becomes

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