Question

i need help solving this equation: 18-|9x+2|=-7
i already eliminated 18 and was left with |9x+2| =-25
helper will get a medal!

Answer 1

No medal required or needed.
Better check the arith. that y ou've done so far. Are you sure that 25 is negative?

Answer 2

Why not try adding 7 to both sides of the equation first?

Answer 3

x=-3

Answer 4

i got rid of the 18 bc i have to isolate the absolute value

Answer 5

But if you do add 7 to both sides of the equation, your 18 becomes 25, right? What next?

Answer 6

You'll need to isolate the absolute value expression, as you said.

Answer 7

i did it like this