Question

write an absolute value equation representing all numbers x whose distance from 3 is 17 units.
the equation is \\(\square\\).
(type an equation using x as the variable.)

Explanation:

Step1: Define distance via absolute value

The distance between $x$ and 3 is $|x - 3|$.

Step2: Set distance equal to 17

Set the expression equal to 17.
$|x - 3| = 17$

Answer:

$|x - 3| = 17$