Question

Solve for x: −5|x + 1| = 10

Answer 1

first isolate |x+1|
and then notice that anything |....| can never be negative.

Answer 2

but what do I do with the -5

Answer 3

divide both sides by -5 first.

Answer 4

so x=1

Answer 5

not actually,
you got |x+1| = -2
right ?