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I need help with this question. use absolute value

9 = |X+5|​

User Rogier
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Answer:

X=4,-14

Explanation:

User Mariano L
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Answer:

x = -14, 4

Explanation:

9 = |x + 5|

~Split into 2 equations

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

~Solve for x in both

x + 5 = -9

x = -14

x + 5 = 9

x = 4

Best of Luck!

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