Question

What is the solution of |-1+x| = 5?

Do the lines change how to do the problems? I think they have something to do with absolute value.

Answer 1

I thought it would be x=6

Answer 2

Absolute value means that everything it will always be a positive number in the lines.

Answer 3

everything will*

Answer 4

so, -1 is not -1

Answer 5

would it be 6, -4?

Answer 6

Not exactly. You would first solve what is in the Absolute Value Lines. Then, if you are left with a negative number, you know it is going to be positive. Not negative. But the answer to this is 6.

Answer 7

so it is just 6 not 6, -4

Answer 8

Correct. The answer is 6.

Answer 9

Oh ok that's funny, because in the lesson it shows 6,-4 as the answer (practice question) I was asking because I wanted to learn how to do the problem...

Answer 10

That would be because they are asking for two answers.

Answer 11

Well they did not specify anything about two answers in the question but thanks for all of your help @Lagoonabarbie !