Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.4 - Solving Absolute Value Equations - Exercises - Page 32: 20

Answer

The equation has no solution.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow |x-1|+5=2$ Subtract $5$ from each side. $\Rightarrow |x-1|+5-5=2-5$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow |x-1|=-3$ The absolute value of an expression must be greater than or equal to zero. The expression $|x-1|$ cannot equal $-3$. So, the equation has no solution.
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