College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.6 - Page 181: 132

Answer

False. Correct Statement is, The equation $|x|= 6$ is equivalent to $x=6$ or $x=-6$

Work Step by Step

The absolute value of a number is never negative. So, the correct statement is, The equation $|x|= 6$ is equivalent to $x=6$ or $x=-6$
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