Question

Solve the absolute value equation.

|x+2|=5

Answer 1

x = 3 and x = -7

Explanation:

Solve the absolute value equation.

|x+2|=5

Absolute value equations have two solutions, one positive and one negative.

x+2=5 and x+2=-5

Subtract 2 from all sides

x+2-2=5-2 and x+2-2=-5-2

x = 3 and x = -7