Question

I need the answer,
Solve for x: −4|x + 5| = −16

Answer 1

lets work it out together ok

Answer 2

okay

Answer 3

\[-4*\left| x+5 \right|=-16\] the absolute value of x+5 is x+5, so,\[-4(x+5)=-16\]...multiply out the bracket we get\[-4x-20=-16\].. can u finish from here?

Answer 4

-4x=-16+20
then divide by -4 to get x=??

Answer 5

okay i got positive 9 @LynFran

Answer 6

-4x=4
divide by -4
x=-1

Answer 7

so its x=-1, x=9