Question

ute your answers into the equation to c

1. \\( |p| - 4 = -2 \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the absolute value term

Add 4 to both sides of the equation.
$$|p| - 4 + 4 = -2 + 4$$
$$|p| = 2$$

Step2: Solve for p using absolute value rule

If $|x|=a$ ($a>0$), then $x=a$ or $x=-a$.
$$p = 2 \quad \text{or} \quad p = -2$$

Answer:

$p = 2$ or $p = -2$