Solve for x: -5|x + 1| = 10

x = 0
x = -3 and x = 1
x = -1 and x = 3
No solution

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Solve for x: -5|x + 1| = 10

	x = 0
	x = -3 and x = 1
	x = -1 and x = 3
	No solution

anonymous · Answer

Thanks, this was quite helpful.
1+ medal or however it is on here

tkhunny · Answer

Do not create two different cases.  This is an eyeball problem.  Just look at it, wave your hands in the air, and shout "No Solution".

x+1 is either positive or negative.
|x+1| is not EVER negative.
-5|x+1| is not EVER positive.
10 is positive.

Can you think of ANY negative number that is equal to +10?  There is none.

anonymous · Answer

Oooo, that makes so much sense.  My math teacher's going to murder me.

tkhunny · Answer

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