Solve this equation: |x+2|+9 is less than or equal to 16

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Solve this equation:  |x+2|+9 is less than or equal to 16

anonymous · Answer

what do you think you do first?

anonymous · Answer

if the +9 were to the left of the absolute value sign I'd divide both sides by 9, but 16 isn't equally divisible by 9 in either case.

aripotta · Answer

subtract 9 from both sides first

anonymous · Answer

Ari I took a good look at your image and have come to realize I was over thinking it.  Thank you so much for clarifying this for me.

aripotta · Answer

oh ok :l i took it down so i could explain it, but i'm glad you got it :D

anonymous · Answer

i opened it in another tab for reference (gotta love firefox)

aripotta · Answer

so you understand what to do now?

anonymous · Answer

yes  I'll save your image should I encounter a problem like this in the future.  Once again thank you so much for your help.

aripotta · Answer

no problem :)