Question

Solve for x: −4|x + 5| = −16

x = 21 over 4, x = −11 over 4
x = −1, x = 9
x = −1, x = −9
No solution

Answer 1

First divide both sides by -4

|x+5| = 4

When working with an absolute value problem consider the positive and negative solutions

x + 5 = 4
x + 5 = -4

solve for x in both cases. You should get 2 solutions.