Solved on Jan 23, 2024

Solve the equation 3=c+4+5-3=-|c+4|+5. The solution set is

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are given the equation 3=c+4+5-3=-|c+4|+5.
2. We need to solve for the variable cc.
3. The absolute value function x|x| is defined as xx if x0x \geq 0 and x-x if x<0x < 0.

STEP 2

First, we will isolate the absolute value expression on one side of the equation by moving the constant term to the other side.
c+4=35-|c+4| = -3 - 5

STEP 3

Now, simplify the right side of the equation.
c+4=8-|c+4| = -8

STEP 4

Next, we will eliminate the negative sign in front of the absolute value by multiplying both sides of the equation by 1-1.
c+4=8|c+4| = 8

STEP 5

The absolute value equation c+4=8|c+4| = 8 has two possible cases:
1. c+4=8c+4 = 8
2. c+4=8c+4 = -8

We will solve for cc in both cases.

STEP 6

First, let's consider the case where c+4=8c+4 = 8.
c+4=8c+4 = 8

STEP 7

Subtract 44 from both sides of the equation to solve for cc.
c=84c = 8 - 4

STEP 8

Now, calculate the value of cc.
c=4c = 4

STEP 9

Next, let's consider the case where c+4=8c+4 = -8.
c+4=8c+4 = -8

STEP 10

Subtract 44 from both sides of the equation to solve for cc.
c=84c = -8 - 4

STEP 11

Now, calculate the value of cc.
c=12c = -12
The solution set is c=4c = 4 or c=12c = -12.

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