Solve the equation. |x + 5| = 9 a. |-14,4| b. |-4,14| c. |4,14| d. |-14,4|

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Shakirov Ramil · Answer 1 · 2020-05-14T21:05:05+0000

Answer:

x = 4 x = -14

Explanation:

|x + 5| = 9

The absolute value equation has a positive and negative solution

x+5 = 9 x+5 = -9

Subtract 5 from each side

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

x = 4 x = -14