Question

Solve for x: |x + 2| + 16 = 14

x = −32 and x = −4

x = −4 and x = 0

x = 0 and x = 28

No solution

Answer 1

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Answer 2

There is no solution because the absolute value of x+2 is always positive.

|x+2|+16=14
\[\left| x+2 \right|\neq-2\]