Question

Solve the following equations graphically. Verify the solution sets using the original equations.

a. |x| = x2

Answer 1

Answer: x = 0 or x = 1

Explanation:

The graphic solution is attached.

Verifying the solution

|x| = x²

x = -x² or x = x²

x does not exist x = 1 or x = 0

because x² is always +