Step 2: To solve an absolute value equation of the form $|A|=B$, we set up two separate equations: $A=B$ and $A=-B$.
Step 3: In this case, $A = 2-x$ and $B = 16$. So, we have two equations:
Equation 1: $2-x = 16$
Equation 2: $2-x = -16$
Step 4: Solve Equation
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