Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.7 Solve Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - 1.7 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 56: 65

Answer

One solution if $c=0$, zero solutions if $c\lt0$ and $2$ solutions if $c\gt0$.

Work Step by Step

We know that $|ax+b|=c$ has solutions if $c$ is non-negative. In this case $ax+b=\pm c$. Thus it has one solution if $c=0$, zero solutions if $c\lt0$ and $2$ solutions if $c\gt0$.
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