Question

Solve for x: |2x + 10| = 18

x = −4, x = 14

x = 4, x = −4

x = 14, x = −14

x = 4, x = −14

Answer 1

due to the absolute value sign you have two possibilities

2x + 10 = 18

And

2x + 10 = -18


solve both and see what the x values are.