Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x – 4| + 1 = 8
Step 2: |x – 4| = 8 – 1
Step 3: |x – 4| = 7
Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?

x – 4 = –7

x + 4 = –7

–x – 4 = 7

x + 4 = 7

Question

Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x – 4| + 1 = 8
Step 2: |x – 4| = 8 – 1
Step 3: |x – 4| = 7
Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?

 x – 4 = –7

 x + 4 = –7

 –x – 4 = 7

 x + 4 = 7

kamibug · Answer

It should be D. The absolute value signs make everything inside positive. So the minus sign will turn into a +. :) Hope this helps!

anonymous · Answer

thnks so much