Question

Solve for x: −5|x + 1| = 10

Answer 1

to get rid of the -5, you would divide by -5 to both sides. 10/-5= -2.
Then that leaves us with x+1= -2 , to solve for the x you subtract 1 from both sides, -2-1=-3. x=-3

Answer 2

would it equal 1 too?

Answer 3

you can plug in x to find if it is valid

Answer 4

yes it would

Answer 5

thank you!!

Answer 6

No problem (;