SOLUTION: Are there any values for x that would make |x|=-|x| a true statement? Explain.

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Question 87067: Are there any values for x that would make |x|=-|x| a true statement? Explain.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
zero would work.
If x is positive
|x| would be positive but -|x| would be negative
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If x is negative
|x| would be positive but -|x| = -(-x) = x would be negative
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Cheers,
Stan H.