Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x − 4| + 1 = 8
Step 2: |x − 4| = 8 − 1
Step 3: |x − 4| = 7

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation? (1 point)

x − 4 = −7

x + 4 = −7

−x − 4 = 7

x + 4 = 7

Question

Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x − 4| + 1 = 8 
Step 2: |x − 4| = 8 − 1 
Step 3: |x − 4| = 7

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation? (1 point)

x − 4 = −7

x + 4 = −7

−x − 4 = 7

x + 4 = 7

Vocaloid · Answer

keep in mind |x| = A implies x = A or -A

so take the last step |x − 4| = 7 and write the two appropriate equations, then select the one that is one of the answer choices

Shadow · Answer

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