Question

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

Answer 1

Well, it must be either of these:

x - 1 = 5

or

x - 1 = -5

You tell me which, or both, and why!

Answer 2

would it be x-1=-5?

Answer 3

Yes, and the other one. Solve them both and see if they work in the ORIGINAL equation.

Answer 4

Absolute value is a measure of distance. Because distance can be measured in any direction, it's both.

Answer 5

Thank yall!