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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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Answer:

There is no solution.

Explanation:

The absolute value of a number is the distance between that number and zero. It doesn't deal with negative numbers. For example, if you were playing a board game and were told to move back 6 spaces, you would be moving -6 spaces, but 6 spaces away from where you were. Absolute value focuses on how far you moved from where you were. So, an absolute value can't be negative.

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