Question

Which of the following values are solutions to the given

equation?
|x + 2| = 5
Be sure to select ALL numbers which are solutions.
(Select all that apply.)
x = -5
x = -2
x = 3
x = -7
x = -3
x = 7

Answer 1

X= -7

X = 3

Explanation:

| x + 2| = 5

|-7 + 2| = 5

|-5| = 5

5 = 5

|x + 2| = 5

|3 + 2| = 5

|5| = 5

5 = 5

X= -7

X = 3