Question

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solve with steps.
|x + 4| = 9
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Explanation:

Step1: Split absolute value equation

For $|x+4|=9$, we use the property that $|A|=B$ means $A=B$ or $A=-B$. So we get two equations:
$x+4=9$ or $x+4=-9$

Step2: Solve first linear equation

Isolate $x$ by subtracting 4 from both sides:
$x=9-4$
$x=5$

Step3: Solve second linear equation

Isolate $x$ by subtracting 4 from both sides:
$x=-9-4$
$x=-13$

Answer:

$x=5$ OR $x=-13$