Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Absolute Value Equations - Exercise Set - Page 101: 81

Answer

Absolute value equations pf the form $|x-a|=b, b \gt 0$ have two solutions because one solution is a positive number while the other is a negative number.

Work Step by Step

Absolute value equations of the form $|x+a| = b, \gt 0$ have two solutions. This is because one solution is a positive number while the other is a negative number. For example, The equation $|x|=2$ has two solutions because: $|2|=2$ and $|-2| = 2$.
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