Question

Solve the equation.

|x + 5| = 9

a. |-14,4|
b. |-4,14|
c. |4,14|
d. |-14,4|

Answer 1

The answer is c 9-5 and 9+5

Answer 2

x = 4 x = -14

Explanation:

|x + 5| = 9

The absolute value equation has a positive and negative solution

x+5 = 9 x+5 = -9

Subtract 5 from each side

x+5-5 = 9-5 x+5-5 = -9-5

x = 4 x = -14