Question

Solve for x. -5|x + 1| = -10

Answer 1

-5{x+1}=-10, -5x=-5, x=-1

Answer 2

but there wud be 2 sol ,
sol 1
when x>=-1
-5(x + 1)= -10
-5x-5=-10
x=1

sol 2
when x<-1
-5(-x - 1) = -10
5x+5=-10
x=-3
so u should consider both cases