Question

What are the solutions of the equation? Graph and check the solutions.

| x | + 10 = 1

A. x = 9


B. x = 9 or x = –9


C. x = 0


D. no solution

Answer 1

i think its B

Answer 2

| x | + 10 = 1

| x | = 1 - 10

| x | = -9

@Yacoub1993 --> Check your answers to see if the absolute value of each of them is -9.

Answer 3

am i correct

Answer 4

@Directrix

Answer 5

Let's check your answers of x = 9 or x = –9.

| x | = -9

Test x = 9

Is it true that | 9 | = -9 ? Yes or No?

@Yacoub1993

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

So, Option B is not correct.

Look at the expression | x | = -9 and ask yourself if there is any real number that has an absolute value that is negative.

Answer 8

no so the only choice will D

Answer 9

I agree. That is what I got.