Question

Solve for x: −4|x + 5| = −16

Answer 1

-4 |x+5| = -16

Divide both sides by -4

|x+5| = 4

x = -1

Answer 2

$-4|x + 5| = -16\\\\|x+5|=4\\\\x+5=4 \vee x+5=-4\\\\x=-1 \vee x=-9$