Question

Solve the equation. Graph the solution(s) if possible.

∣x−3∣+4=9

Answer 1

x=8

x=-2

Explanation:

∣x−3∣+4=9

= ∣x−3∣=5

Positive term: (x-3)

(x-3) = 5

Rearrange and Add up

x = 8

Negative term: -(x-3)

Multiply

-x+3 = 5

Rearrange and Add up

-x = 2

Multiply both sides by (-1)

x = -2