Question

Solve for x: −4|x + 5| = −16

X= 21/4,x=-11/4
x=-1,x=9
x=-1,x=-9
no solution

please help:)

Answer 1

start by dividing both sides by \(-4\) to get
\[|x+5|=4\]

Answer 2

then solve two separate equations
\(x+5=4\) and also \(x+5=-4\)
they each only take one step: subtract \(5\) from both sides

Answer 3

thank you! @satellite73

Answer 4

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