Question

Algebra 1

-15 points-

Solve the following
absolute value equation.
-10|5x + 5| = 100

Answer 1

no solution

Explanation:

The absolute value function always gives a positive value, that is

| - a | = | a | = a

Given

- 10 | 5x + 5 | = 100 ( divide both sides by - 10 )

| 5x + 5 | = - 10

The absolute value cannot be negative thus the equation has no solution