Question

Solve the following question algebraically

-4|X+2|= -20

Answer 1

x=3. x= -7

Explanation:

-4|X+2|= -20

1. divide equation by -4

| x+2 | = 5

2. subtract 2

x= 5

3. X+ 2 = -5

subtract 2

x equals -7

4. plug both X's into the equation and check if the answer is true ( they are).

Answer 2

X can be 3 and -7 I think