SOLUTION: I have no clue how to solve this problem, please help! lXl+9=-2 i think it is X=11 but im not sure

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Question 761711: I have no clue how to solve this problem, please help!
lXl+9=-2 i think it is X=11 but im not sure
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
lXl+9=-2
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There is no solution because |x| is positive or zero
and 9 is definitely positive.
So how can their sum be negative.
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Algebraically:
|x| + 9 = -2
|x| = -11
And that has no solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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