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QuizMultiple Choice

Introduction to Compound Inequalities — Unit test

Question 4 • MOHEGAN - ALGEBRA 1A

What is the solution to 3|–3x + 9| = –18?

Answer
A
x = –5
B
x = 5 or x = 1
C
x = –5 or x = 1
D
no solution

Explanation

An absolute value is always zero or positive, so |–3x + 9| ≥ 0 for every x. Multiplying by 3 keeps it nonnegative, but the equation says the result is –18, which is negative. Therefore, there is no solution; choice D is correct.

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