Question

Find the x satisfying each of the following equation: |x + 1| = | x + 5|

• A. x = 2
• B. x = -3
• C. x = -1
• D. x = 0

Answer 1

Answer:

B. x = -3

|x + 1| = | x + 5| mid point = ( -1 + -5)/2 = -6/2 = -3 x = -3