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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how is -3|x+2|=15 no solution?

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

in an attempt to solve for x you would have to first isolate the absolute values so divide both sides by -3 which would give you a |x+2| = -5 but absolute values can't equal a negative number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

you're welcome :)

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