Question

HELP! 2 problems!

Solve the absolute value equation. Check for extraneous solutions: |x+5|=9




Write the equation for after being translated to the left 6 units and (x)f = x3 up 4 units.

Answer 1

x=4 (solution) x=-14 (extraneous solution )

Explanation:

|x+5|=9 -------original equation

Equation can be equal to +9 and -9

x+5 =9 x+5 =-9

x= 9-5 x=-9-5

x=4 (solution) x=-14 (extraneous solution )

for checking

x+5 = 9 x + 5=9

4+5= 9 -14+5=9

9=9 -9=-9