ANSWER: X=2
4|2x-2|+10 = 34
4(2x+2)+10 = 34
8x+8+10 = 34
8x+18 = 34
-18 -18
8x = 16
ā ā
8 8
X = 2
Steps
1. -2 becomes +2 because of absolute value
2. Distribute the 4
3. Combine like terms
4. Subtract 18 from both sides
5. Divide both sides by 8 to get x alone
