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Write the given expression without using absolute values. $|a - 2|$ if $a < 2$ $\circ$ $2 - a$ $\circ$ $a - 2$ $\circ$ $2 + a$ $\circ$ $a$ $\circ$ $-2 - a$

          Write the given expression without using absolute values.
$|a - 2|$ if $a < 2$
$\circ$ $2 - a$
$\circ$ $a - 2$
$\circ$ $2 + a$
$\circ$ $a$
$\circ$ $-2 - a$

Write the given expression without using absolute values.
|a - 2| if a < 2
∘ 2 - a
∘ a - 2
∘ 2 + a
∘ a
∘ -2 - a

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Precalculus with Limits

Ron Larson 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Eric Carlsen

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In this case, the expression |a 2| simplifies to -(a-2). So, we can rewrite the expression as: -(a-2) + 2c + a^2 Now, let's consider the case where a is greater than or equal to 2. In this case, the expression |a 2| simplifies to (a-2). So, we can rewrite the Show more…

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