SOLUTION: My algebra 2 class is working on Solving absolute value equations and I need help on this problem : -8|3-8k|=40

SOLUTION: My algebra 2 class is working on Solving absolute value equations and I need help on this problem : -8|3-8k|=40

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Question 555876: My algebra 2 class is working on Solving absolute value equations and I need help on this problem : -8|3-8k|=40
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the problem (as written) has no solution

dividing by -8 gives ___ abs(3 - 8k) = -5
___ this is a contradiction because the abs function MUST be positive
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