Answer
$x=-6,4$
Work Step by Step
The absolute value of multiple terms will change the other side to positive or negative when simplified.
$|x+1|=5$
$x+1=5$
$x=4$
$x+1=-5$
$x=-6$
$x=-6,4$
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