Solve for x |2x-8|-2=16-2x

$| 2 x - 8 | - 2 = 16 - 2 x$

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

$x = \frac{13}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$x = \frac{13}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$x = 6.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$x = 6 \frac{1}{2}$