Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Absolute Value Equations - Exercise Set - Page 101: 90b

Answer

The equation $|ax+b|=c$ will have no solution when $c \lt 0$

Work Step by Step

An absolute value equation of the form $|ax+b|=c$ will have no solution when $c\lt0$. For example: $|2x+2|= -1$ The value of $|2x+2|$ is non-negative therefore $|2x+2|$ will never be equal to $-1$.
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