Question

Solve for m.

4 + | 7 - m | = 5

a.) m = 16 or m = -2
b.) m = 6 or m = 8
c.) m = 2 or m = -8
d.) m = 2 or m=16

Answer 1

Answer:

m = 6 .......................

Answer 2

Answer:

$4 + | 7 - m | = 5$

$4+\left|7-m\right|-4=5-4$

$\left|7-m\right|=1$

$7-m=-1\: or \:7-m=1$

$m=6\: or \:m=8$