Math Problem Statement

Solve |x - 1| + 5 = 2.

Solution

The equation shown is:

x1+5=2|x - 1| + 5 = 2

Let's solve this step by step.

Step 1: Isolate the absolute value term

Subtract 5 from both sides:

x1=25|x - 1| = 2 - 5

x1=3|x - 1| = -3

Step 2: Analyze the absolute value

The absolute value of any expression is always non-negative, meaning x10|x - 1| \geq 0. Since x1=3|x - 1| = -3 leads to a negative result, this equation has no solution.

Thus, there is no real value of xx that satisfies this equation.

Would you like further explanation or details on this?

Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How do you solve equations with absolute values?
  2. What is the geometric meaning of absolute value on a number line?
  3. How do you solve x2=4|x - 2| = 4?
  4. Can absolute value ever be negative?
  5. How does adding a constant outside an absolute value affect the solution?

Tip: Always check if the isolated absolute value equals a non-negative number; if not, there is no solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value
Linear Equations

Formulas

|x - a| = b (General form for absolute value equations)

Theorems

Absolute value theorem: |x| ≥ 0

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10