In a precision manufacturing facility, a technician uses the equation ${}3|x - 4| - 4 = 8$ to determine the acceptable boundary values for a component's length, where $x$ represents the length in centimeters. Arrange the following steps in the correct order to solve this equation for $x$.

A logistics coordinator uses the equation ${}2|x - 5| + 3 = 9$ to determine the tolerance levels for the weight of shipping containers. According to the standard procedure for solving absolute value equations, which operation should be performed first to begin isolating the absolute value expression?

In a precision logistics facility, technicians use the equation ${}2|x - 5| + 3 = 9$ to calibrate weight sensors based on a target value of 5 with a specific tolerance. To maintain quality standards, technicians must follow a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to solve this equation. Match each state of the equation with the correct procedural step or result as defined in the SOP.

During a material stress test, an engineer uses the equation ${}3|x - 4| - 4 = 8$ to determine the failure points of a composite beam. Following the standard procedure to solve this equation, the engineer first adds 4 to both sides and then divides both sides by 3 to isolate the absolute value expression. After these two steps are performed correctly, the equation simplifies to |x - 4| = ____. (Enter only the numeric value).

When reviewing the standard operating procedure for solving the calibration tolerance equation ${}3|x - 4| - 4 = 8$, the document states that the correct first step to isolate the absolute value expression is to divide both sides of the equation by 3.