To solve the equation \( 2|x - 3| - 4 = -4 \), we start by isolating the absolute value expression.
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Add 4 to both sides of the equation: \[ 2|x - 3| - 4 + 4 = -4 + 4 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2|x - 3| = 0 \]
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Now divide both sides by 2: \[ |x - 3| = 0 \]
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The absolute value equals zero when the expression inside it equals zero: \[ x - 3 = 0 \]
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Solve for \( x \): \[ x = 3 \]
Thus, the solution to the absolute value equation is \( x = 3 \).