Question

Solve for x: −5|x + 1| = 10

x = 0

x = −3 and x = 1

x = −1 and x = 3

No solution

Answer 1

will fan and medal!!!

Answer 2

this is a simple "plug and chug" type thing, put the possibilities for x in there, and if none work, then you know its no solution.

Answer 3

divide both side by -5
what would you get? :)

Answer 4

then the rule works like if |a| = b
then a = b and a = -(b)

Answer 5

I got it now thanks:)