Question

Solve |2x + 2| = 10

Answer 1

x = - 6 , x = 4

Explanation:

the absolute value function always gives a positive value but the expression inside can be positive or negative , that is

2x + 2 = 10 or - (2x + 2) = 10

solving both

2x + 2 = 10 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

2x = 8 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 4

or

- (2x + 2) = 10

- 2x - 2 = 10 ( add 2 to both sides )

- 2x = 12 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

x = - 6