SOLUTION: |x + 2| + 16 = 14

Question 630278: |x + 2| + 16 = 14
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In order to isolate the absolute value, subtract 16 from each side.
This gives

Since absolute value cannot equal a negative number, there is NO SOLUTION.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
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