Question

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

Answer 1

The answer options are
4
5
6

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

That makes sense!! Thanks for the explanation!!