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
i have -4 i need help to find the other part

Answer 1

Subtract 16 from both sides
|x+2|=−2 <--this is what your left with
Can this be solved?

Answer 2

oh didnt see you have an answer an absolute value with a negative solution cannot be solved

Answer 3

come again?

Answer 4

Absolute value cannot be less than 0.
|x+2|=−2<---see the negative 2? Its less than 0

Answer 5

ok so no solution?

Answer 6

yep :)

Answer 7

thanks :)

Answer 8

:)