Question

Solve for x. 1+|2+x|=9

Answer 1

x= −10,6

Explanation:

Subtract 1 from both sides.

|2+x|=9-1

Simplify 9−1 to 8.

∣2+x∣=8

Break down the problem into these 2 equations.

2+x=8

-(2+x)=8

Solve the 1st equation: 2+x=8

x=6

Solve the 2nd equation: -(2+x)=8

x= -10x

x= −10,6