Math Problem Statement

|x + 1| = 6

Solution

The equation given in the image is:

x+1=6|x + 1| = 6

To solve this absolute value equation, we break it into two cases:

Case 1: x+1=6x + 1 = 6

Solve for xx:

x=61=5x = 6 - 1 = 5

Case 2: x+1=6x + 1 = -6

Solve for xx:

x=61=7x = -6 - 1 = -7

Thus, the two solutions are:

x=5orx=7x = 5 \quad \text{or} \quad x = -7

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. Solve x3=8|x - 3| = 8.
  2. Solve 2x+4=10|2x + 4| = 10.
  3. What does the graph of x+1|x + 1| look like?
  4. Solve x5=0|x - 5| = 0.
  5. What happens if the right side of the absolute value equation is negative, like x+1=2|x + 1| = -2?

Tip: When solving absolute value equations, remember to always consider both the positive and negative cases!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Equations

Formulas

|x + a| = b where b >= 0

Theorems

Absolute Value Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-8