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How do I solve this equation?

How do I solve this equation?-example-1
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

User JoeG
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:


  • |x+1|+6 = 2

  • |x+1|=-4
  • Therefore, there is actually no solution! No solution of x, when added to 1, can make negative 4. This is because the absolute sign (the symbol that looks like bars: |#|) automatically makes a number positive.
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