Question

Please solve this: |x+2|=3

Answer 1

x = - 5 or x = 1

Explanation:

The absolute value always returns a positive value, however, the expression inside can be positive or negative, that is

x + 2 = 3 or x + 2 = - 3

x = 3 - 2 = 1 or x = - 3 - 2 = - 5

Solutions are x = - 5 or x = 1

Answer 2

x = 5, - 1

Explanation: