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Question 174909This question is from textbook algebra 1
: solve each equation or inequality.
a.|x+142|=81
This question is from textbook algebra 1
Answer by actuary(112)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Since the absolute value of x+142 = 81
x+142 =81 or x+142 = -81
Using the equation x+142=81, x = 81-142 = -61
Using the equation x+142=-81, x = -81-142 = -223
Check the answers by replacing the variable "x" in the oroginal equation with the two values for x.
absolute value (-61+142) = absolute value (81) = 81 (OK)
absolute value (-223+142) absolute value (-81) = 81 (OK)
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