SOLUTION: Solve the equation. 8|x + 13| + 12 = 4

Question 777438: Solve the equation.
8|x + 13| + 12 = 4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8|x + 13| + 12 = 4

8|x + 13| = 4 - 12

8|x + 13| = -8

|x + 13| = -8/8

|x + 13| = -1

Since the absolute value of any number is NEVER negative, this means that the last equation has NO solutions.

So the original equation has NO solutions.
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