Question

How many solutions does the equation |x+7|=1 have?

Answer 1

two solutions

Explanation:

An absolute value has two solutions, one positive and one negative

|x+7|=1

x+7 = 1 x+7 = -1

Subtract 7 from each side

x +7-7=1-7 x+7-7 = -1-7

x = -6 x = -8

Two solutions