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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many solutions does the absolute value equation below have? |x + 19| = –8 A. three B. two C. one D. no solution

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

hint: if x is not zero, then |x| is always positive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So no solution?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you got it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks :)

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

There is no way that |x + 19| is ever negative, so there are no solutions. You're welcome.

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