Q. Solve for z.7=∣z+2∣Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.z= _____ or z= _____
Understand absolute value equation: Understand the absolute value equation.The equation 7=∣z+2∣ means that the expression inside the absolute value, z+2, can either be 7 or −7, because the absolute value of a number is always non-negative.
Set up two equations: Set up two separate equations to solve for z. Since ∣z+2∣ can be 7 or −7, we have two cases: Case 1: z+2=7 Case 2: z+2=−7
Solve for z in Case 1: Solve for z in Case 1.Starting with z+2=7, subtract 2 from both sides to isolate z.z+2−2=7−2z=5
Solve for z in Case 2: Solve for z in Case 2.Starting with z+2=−7, subtract 2 from both sides to isolate z.z+2−2=−7−2z=−9