2∣x−4∣=10
To solve the equation 2∣x−4∣=10, divide both sides by 2. This gives ∣x−4∣=5.
The absolute value equation ∣x−4∣=5 implies that x−4=5 or x−4=−5. Solving these equations:
1. x−4=5 gives x=9.
2. x−4=−5 gives x=−1.
Thus, the solutions are x=9 and x=−1.