Question

Solve for x: −4|x + 5| = −16

x = 21 over 4, x = −11 over 4

x = −1, x = 9

x = −1, x = −9

No solution

Answer 1

Solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by -4.

|x + 5| = 4 with absolute value there may be more than one answer so set up the problem like this

-4 = |x + 5| = 4
Now you have two problems. Subtract 5 from both sides

-4 - 5 = x x = 4 - 5
-9 = x and x = -1

Answer 2

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