Answer:
x = - 2 or x = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
the expression inside the absolute value can be positive or negative
Removing the bars and solve x - 1 = ± 3
x - 1 = - 3 or x - 1 = 3
x - 1 = - 3 ( add 1 to both sides ) ⇒ x = - 2
x - 1 = 3 ( add 1 to both sides ) ⇒ x = 4
