Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Section 2.8 Equations and Inequalities Involving the Absolute Value Function - 2.8 Assess Your Understanding - Page 181: 11

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

False. Since $|x|\geq 0$, it follows that $|x|\gt -2$ for any real number $x$. In other words, the absolute value of any number is never negative and hence always greater than $-2$.
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