Question

Show all work to solve the equation below and write your solution on the space provided. 2|x-1|+3=11

Answer 1

Answer: x = 3, -5

Explanation:

2 |x + 1| + 3 = 11

-3 -3

2 |x + 1| = 8

÷2 ÷2

| x + 1 | = 4

x + 1 = 4 or x + 1 = -4

-1 -1 -1 -1

x = 3 or x = -5