Question

|2x+5|=4

When i solve the problem i get x=-1/2 but keeps telling me I am wrong. am i doing something wrong?

Answer 1

I think you're right because if you replace the value of x in the equation you get 4 and absoluta value of 4 is 4
Hooe it helps!

Answer 2

you aer wrong because there are two answers

Answer 3

How do i get the two answers? @satellite73

Answer 4

There are two equations
-(2x+5)=4 and
2x+5=4

Answer 5

No sorry is
2x+5=4 and
2x+5=-4