Question

Solve the absolute value equation, if possible. If there is no solution, explain why.

| 5x + 13| = -7

Answer 1

hmm, 21

Answer 2

When doing absolute values, there are always 2 answers. First you should isolate the absolute value, which is already done. Then you write the equation two times but make -7 positive in one. Solve for both.

Answer 3

HInt :-the vertical lines mean you take the absolute value of what is inside and that value is always POSITIVE

Answer 4

absolute value is never negative

Answer 5

yep