Question

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

Answer 1

what do you think you do first?

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

subtract 9 from both sides first

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

so you understand what to do now?

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

no problem :)