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Find the solution: | x + 1 | + 16 = 10

User Israel Barba
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Answer:

x=5 and x=-5

Explanation:

First subtract 16 from both sides.

Then solve for x+1=6 and x+1=-6

you answer should be x=5 and x=-5

User Nnolte
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10 votes

Answer:

[×1] +16=10

×=10-16

×=-6

User Chris Berlin
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