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

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Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Section 2.8 Equations and Inequalities Involving the Absolute Value Function - 2.8 Assess Your Understanding - Page 182: 33

Answer

$x=-3$ or $x=3$

Work Step by Step

Using the definition of the absolute value, we have $$\displaystyle |x^2-9|=0\\ \Longrightarrow x^2-9=0\\ \Longrightarrow x^2=9 \\ \Longrightarrow x=\pm\sqrt 9\\ \Longrightarrow x=\pm3 $$ Thus, we have: $x=-3$ or $x=3$
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