If |x + 3| = 5, what is the sum of all the possible values of x?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) -16 B) -12 C) -8 D) -6 E) 12
There will be two cases   x+3 = 5 or x+3 = -5   =&gt; x = 2 or x= -8   sum of both the values will be -8 + 2 = -6   Answer: -6
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If |x + 3| = 5, what is the sum of all the possible values of x?