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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the solution of the equation IxI + 10=1

OpenStudy (aravindg):

we will have to treat 2 cases : 1.when x>=0 2.when x<0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

true

hartnn (hartnn):

first isolate |x| and note : |...| can never be negative.

hartnn (hartnn):

if you get |....| as a negative number, then the equation will have NO SOLUTION.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

isnt this solution 0?

hartnn (hartnn):

no, the solution isn't 0 the number of solutions =0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its either 9 or it has no solution

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh wait nevermind lol i feel stupid

hartnn (hartnn):

its no solution :P

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