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OpenStudy (pixiedust1):

Find f(-5) if f(x) = |x+1|

OpenStudy (pixiedust1):

The answer options are 4 5 6

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

In an aboulute value, we look for the distance of the number to zero. If we have a negative number it is a postive. If it is a positive number it stays positive. Now, let's put -5 to x making it to (-5)+1=-4. Let's put this into the absolute value bars |-4|=4. Our answer is 4.

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

@PixieDust1

OpenStudy (pixiedust1):

That makes sense!! Thanks for the explanation!!

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