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How many solutions does the absolute value equation have?

I x - 3 I + 2 = -2

How many solutions does the absolute value equation have? I x - 3 I + 2 = -2-example-1

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Explanation:

When the graph of the left side of the equation does not intersect the graph of the right side of the equation, there are no solutions.

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Additional comment

Even if you extend the domain to complex numbers, there are no solutions. The f(x) = |x| function always returns a positive real value, even for complex numbers.

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