Question

Solve the equation.
|x + 7|= 12

Answer 1

If |x + 7| = 12

That means x + 7 either equals 12 or -12. So, you solve for both cases.

x + 7 = 12

Subtract 7 from both sides.

x = 5

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x + 7 = -12

Subtract 7 from both sides.

x = -19

So, x can be 5 or -19.

Answer 2

x+7=12
x=5
x+7=-12
x=-19
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