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Absolute value equation

7 + |x - 8| = 6

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Explanation:

7 + |x - 8| = 6

|x - 8| = -1

this is impossible, as an absolute value of anything is always positive and can never be equal to -1.

so, this equation does not have any solution. it is an impossible equality.

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