Question

Given the function f(x) = –5|x + 1| + 3, for what values of x is f(x) = –12?
Taking my final, just please help! Will fan + medal.

Answer 1

-5|x + 1| + 3 = -12
first add -3 to both sides of the equation

Answer 2

Then it would -5lx+1l=-15 right?

Answer 3

-5x-5 = -15
-5x=-10
x=2?

Answer 4

you haven taken the absolute value heer

do you know what the vertical lines around x + 1 mean?