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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the absolute value equation, if possible.  If there is no solution, explain why. | 5x + 13| = -7 Is this right? | 5x + 13| = -7|= 11 or did i need to subtract 5 from both sides?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can absolute value be negative?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't think so. Because it doesn't say which direction

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right, so this equation has no solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there is no value of x that you can put in between the || signs to get -7.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay thanks

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