Question

Hi everyone! I need help with this question. It might take me awhile to write it so please be patient! thanks again if your helping me!

Answer 1

\[\left| m \right| +2 =11\]


When i solve this I get ( 9,-13) but on my answer sheet it says the answer is (9-9)

Answer 2

@lopezking1

Answer 3

@Preetha @IMStuck

Answer 4

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 5

your first step is to subtract 2 from both sides

Answer 6

that will give you

|m| = 9

that breaks down into m = 9 or m = -9 since both numbers are nine units away from 0

Answer 7

you would NOT do this

|m|+2 = 11

m+2 = 11 or m+2 = -11

m = 11-2 or m = -11-2

m = 9 or m = -13

since you need to subtract 2 first, then break up the absolute value. You would only follow those steps if you had |m+2| = 11

Answer 8

thanks I see my mistake.!!!

Answer 9

hi