Question

Solve for x: −5|x + 1| = 10

Answer 1

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Answer 2

for positive charge we can write
-5(x+1)=10
=>-5x-5=10
=>-5x=10+5
=>-5x=15
=>x=-3
for negative charge we can write
-.-5(x+1)=10
=>5(x+1)=10
=>5x+5=10
=>5x=10-5
=>x=1