Math Problem Statement

How many solutions are there for the equation below? |𝑥𝑥| − 5 = 0 A. There is one solution. B. There are two solutions. C. There are no solutions. D. There are infinitely many solutions.

Solution

The equation is:

x5=0|x| - 5 = 0

To solve for xx, first isolate the absolute value term:

x=5|x| = 5

The absolute value of xx equals 5 when x=5x = 5 or x=5x = -5, because both 5=5|5| = 5 and 5=5|-5| = 5.

Thus, there are two solutions to the equation:

x=5orx=5x = 5 \quad \text{or} \quad x = -5

So, the correct answer is B. There are two solutions.

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the definition of absolute value?
  2. How do you solve equations involving absolute values?
  3. What happens if we change the equation to x7=0|x| - 7 = 0?
  4. How would the solution change if the equation were x+5=0|x| + 5 = 0?
  5. How does absolute value affect inequalities, like x<3|x| < 3?

Tip: Always remember that x=a|x| = a has two solutions, x=ax = a and x=ax = -a, when a0a \geq 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value
Equation Solving

Formulas

|x| = a has two solutions: x = a or x = -a when a >= 0

Theorems

Absolute Value Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8