Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Section 2.8 Equations and Inequalities Involving the Absolute Value Function - 2.8 Assess Your Understanding - Page 182: 31

Answer

no solutions exist.

Work Step by Step

We are asked to solve the equation: $$\displaystyle |u-2|=-\frac{1}{2}$$ Recall that the absolute value of any number (or expression) is never negative (it can be zero or positive). Thus, the left side of the expression will never equal the right side. Therefore, the equation has no solutions.
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