How do you solve #-5|x+1|=10#?

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Vianna S.
Jun 23, 2017

No solution

Explanation:

#-5|\x+1|=10#

The first thing you want to do is isolate the absolute value. Start by dividing #-5# on both sides.

#|\x+1|=-2#

As you can see, the absolute value is equal to a negative number. Absolute value symbols NEVER equal a negative number, so we can safely assume this equation has no solution.

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