SOLUTION: Write an absolute value equation representing the following; then solve the equation: Explain why |x - 4| = -2 has no meaning in relation to the number line.

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Question 1170806: Write an absolute value equation representing the following; then solve the equation: Explain why |x - 4| = -2 has no meaning in relation to the number line.




Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Always look for one of these when you study absolute value problems.
The absolute value of a quantity can't be negative. =-2 has no solution.