SOLUTION: |x + 2| + 16 = 14

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Question 630278: |x + 2| + 16 = 14
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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In order to isolate the absolute value, subtract 16 from each side.
This gives
abs%28x%2B2%29=-2

Since absolute value cannot equal a negative number, there is NO SOLUTION.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida