Please help me solve the equation, thanks!! :) |x-1| + 5 = 2

Oliv asked Apr 26, 2023

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Please help me solve the equation, thanks!! :)

|x-1| + 5 = 2

Oliv asked Apr 26, 2023

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Answer: x has no solutions

Explanation:

|x-1| + 5 = 2

|x-1| + 5 - 5 = 2-5

|x-1| + 5 - 5 = -3

|x-1| = -3 ==> Absolute value functions can't be negative. Hence, there is no solution.

x has no solutions

JahMyst answered May 3, 2023

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