is the smallest value that can be and still have be a true statement. Using the definition of absolute value, must be no smaller than zero since the absolute value of anything is greater than or equal to zero and 2 is a positive number. So if you add 5 to both sides of the equation and let take on whatever value is necessary for to be zero, will be equal to the smallest possible value, and you will know the value of
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
