Absolute Value
Do rest of equation
|x - 9| + 45 = 63 = |x - 9| = 18
Do both positive and negative equations
|x - 9| = 18 = x = 27
|x - 9| = -18 = x = -9
Calculate sums
27 - 9 = 18
Do rest of equation
|x - 9| + 45 = 63 = |x - 9| = 18
Do both positive and negative equations
|x - 9| = 18 = x = 27
|x - 9| = -18 = x = -9
Calculate sums
27 - 9 = 18