Ok, I need a jumpstart. How do i solve this? 2[x+7]-7=1. This is absolute value. I keep getting the wrong answer.

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Ok, I need a jumpstart. How do i solve this?  2[x+7]-7=1.  This is absolute value.  I keep getting the wrong answer.

anonymous · Answer

x=-3

anonymous · Answer

you need to solve it until you only have the absolute value on one side

anonymous · Answer

I keep dividing by two. Im confused

anonymous · Answer

@Aysialove123 There is going to be two answers

anonymous · Answer

I'll show you the first couple steps @Starshine7

anonymous · Answer

Ok :) thanks, im ready

anonymous · Answer

Either (x+7)= 4 in which case x=-3 or -(x+7) = 4 in which case x= -11

anonymous · Answer

Original Problem$$2|x+7|-7=1$$Add 7 to each side$$2|x+7|=8$$Divide both sides by 2$$|x+7|=4$$What does this mean? It means that positive (x+7)=4 and negative (x+7)=4

anonymous · Answer

:0 oh!!! i remember now.  because its absolute value i need to do it that way :3 thanks!!

anonymous · Answer

Let's do the positive first$$(x+7)=4$$Subtract 7$$x=-3$$

anonymous · Answer

$$-(x+7)=4$$$$-x-7=4$$$$-x=11$$$$x=-11$$

anonymous · Answer

You're Welcome

anonymous · Answer

:)