Question

Solve for x: −4|x + 5| = −16

x =21/4 , x = −11/4

x = −1, x = 9

x = −1, x = −9

No solution

Answer 1

i believe its

x=-1, x=9

Answer 2

-4|x+5|=-16
|x+5|=4
\[x+5=\pm4\]

Answer 3

x+5=+4
x=-1
and
x+5=-4
x=-9