Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - Exercise Set - Page 283: 21

Answer

{$0$}; cannot be negative

Work Step by Step

Given: $|x+1|+5=3$ or, $|x+1|=3-5$ or, $|x+1|=-2$ This implies that as per the definition of absolute value the value of $x$ cannot be negative. Hence, {$0$}; cannot be negative
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