danielle66cannon danielle66cannon
  • 19-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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1. Solve the absolute value equation, if possible. If there is no solution, explain why. | 5x + 10| = -7

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mikaylacountrygirl4 mikaylacountrygirl4
  • 19-11-2018

Rule of thumb: ANY absolute value is positive.

I 5x + 10I = -7

5x + 10 = -7                -Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation.

5x + 10 - 10 = -7 - 10

5x = -17         -Divide both sides by 5.

5x / 5 = -17 / 5

x = -3.4

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elijelley
elijelley elijelley
  • 20-05-2019

Answer:

There is no solution because this is the main reason why its a negative number and the answer has to be positive not negative

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