Question

Which of the following is(are) the solution(s) to 8|x - 3|= -24 ?

Answer 1

(no solutions)

Explanation:

Solve for x:

8 abs(x - 3) = -24

Divide both sides by 8:

abs(x - 3) = -3

By definition, absolute value is positive. Therefore abs(x - 3) = -3 has no solution:

Answer: (no solutions)