Question

Solve |x – 4| + 6 = 17.

A. x = 15 and x = -7
B. x = 15 and x = -15
C. x =-15 and x = -7
D. x = -15 and x = 7

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

15 and -7

|x-4|=17-6

|x-4|=11

x-4=11

x-4=-11

x=11+4

x=15

x=-11+4

x=-7