Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

what is the following expression rewritten without the absolute symbol? I x - 2 I if x < 2

  1. 2 - x

  2. x - 4

  3. 2x

  4. x – 2

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Explanation

For x < 2, the expression |x - 2| equals 2 - x. When subtracting a smaller number from a larger one (2 - x where x<2), the result is positive, which is the definition of absolute value. Option D (x - 2) would be negative for x < 2.