How do you solve #-2|3x|-17=-5#?

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Alan P.
Sep 9, 2016

This is not a valid equation; no solution is possible.

Explanation:

Since #abs(3x)>=0# (by definition of absolute value)

#rArr #-2abs(3x) <=0#

#rArr #-2abs(3x)-17 <= -17

Therefore #-2abs(3x)-71# can not be equal to #-5#

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