Can you move a sink two feet without opening up the slab foundation?

Can you move a sink two feet without opening up the slab foundation?
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If you look at the plumbing under your sink you will see two flexible supply lines and pvc drains all of which can be replaced to accomodate a new sink location. Not a big deal. If you want to relicate the plumbing in the slab that is a huge hairy deal.
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