Answer:
and
(None of the answer choices fits. See explanation below)
Step-by-step explanation:
In mathematics, the modulus of a number, denoted by enclosing the number within vertical bars is the absolute value of the number. If the number is negative the sign is disregarded and the number is treated as positive
For example, and
is also
Solve for in the equation
Subtracting 4 on both sides yields
Simplifying
Multiplying by 2 on both sides yields
We do not know if |x-3| is negative or positive since
So we have 2 possibilities
If is negative, then
==>
If is positive, then
==>
So the possible values are and
None of the answer choices fits these values indicating either an error in the answer choices or the original equation
