Question

solve for all values of x in simplest form. |x - 20| = 46

Explanation:

Step1: Consider positive case

$x - 20=46$

Step2: Solve for x in positive case

$x=46 + 20$
$x = 66$

Step3: Consider negative case

$x - 20=-46$

Step4: Solve for x in negative case

$x=-46 + 20$
$x=-26$

Answer:

$x = 66$ or $x=-26$