Question

How do you solve the equation and identify any extraneous solutions for `abs(x-2)=6x+18`?

Answer 1

Verify those numbers!

Explanation:

`x - 2 = 6x + 18 or 2 - x = 6x + 18`

`- 20 = 5x or -16 = 7x`

`- 4 = x or -16/7 = x`