Question

Below are the steps to solve an equation:. Step 1: |x – 4| + 1 = 8. Step 2: |x – 4| = 8 – 1. Step 3: |x – 4| = 7. Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation? A) x – 4 = –7. B) x + 4 = –7. C) –x – 4 = 7. D) x + 4 = 7

Answer 1

D. x + 4 = 7
The next step, after subtracting 1 from 8, which equals 7, is to turn your attention to the absolute value, turn everything into a positive within those lines. since x - 4, the negative subtracting the 4 should be turned positive, so it should now be x + 4 = 7.

Answer 2

A correct next step to solve the equation is x – 4 = -7. The correct answer between all the choices given is letter A. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query about this specific question. Have a nice day.