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solve for x

|3x-8|+7=2

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\\ \tt\Rrightarrow |3x-8|+7=2


\\ \tt\Rrightarrow |3x-8|=2-7


\\ \tt\Rrightarrow |3x-8|=-5

Because of absolute vale there is no solution

User Tamirg
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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

To solve first you need to isolate the absolute value sign. Do this by subtracting 7 from each side.

  • |3x-8| = -5

Now an expression inside absolute value bars is set to a negative. Since absolute value makes terms and expressions positive, there is no x-value that could make this true. Therefore, there are no solutions.

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