If |y + 7| = 12, what is the sum of all the possible values of y?
Choices:
A) - 14  B) - 12  C) - 8  D) 8  E) 12

Rationale: there will be two cases y + 7 = 12 or y + 7 = - 12 = > y = 5 or y = - 19 sum of both the values will be - 19 + 5 = - 14 answer : a
Answer: A