Question

Could someone help with this? I think I know the answer and how to do these type of problems. I just want to make sure.

Answer 1

|4x + 12| = 16

Answer 2

x=1 or x=-7

Answer 3

Explain your reasoning?

Answer 4

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Answer 5

sure

Answer 6

when we have a modulus it removes the negative value right ?

Answer 7

so we use the answer one time postive and the other negative
|4x + 12| = 16
first
4x+12=16
4x=16-12
4x=4
x=1

Answer 8

secondly
4x+12=-16
4x=-16-12
4x=-28
x=-28/4
x=-7

Answer 9

got it bro :D ?

Answer 10

but the 16 wasn't negative?

Answer 11

Oh okay, so everytime we have a problem like |4x + 12| = 16, we do one time positive and the other negative? @heschamsaleh

Answer 12

yes my dear friend

Answer 13

Thanks! I really appreciate it.

Answer 14

you are welcome at any time
when you see those sticks | | they are called modulus btw
they are 2 right ?
we do 2 operations - and +
keep going :D anything else i d be happy to help