Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Absolute Value Equations - Exercise Set - Page 100: 36

Answer

Solutions are $1,-9$

Work Step by Step

$|x+4|-4 = 1$ For isolating absolute value add $4$ to both sides. $|x+4|-4 +4= 1+4$ $|x+4| = 5$ $x+4 = 5$ or $x+4 = -5$ $x = 5-4$ or $x = -5-4$ $x=1$ or $x=-9$ Solutions are $1,-9$
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