Question

the sum value of x on simplifying x- 2|x|= -3
( it is -3 because it's an online assignment)
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Answer 1

Answer:

-2 dividing by -2 and last get subtraction by latest number

Answer 2

Given: x - 2 |x| = - 3

When x > 0, we have When x < 0, we have

x - 2 (x) = - 3 x - 2 (- x) = - 3

or, x - 2x = - 3 or, x + 2x = - 3

or, - x = - 3 or, 3x = - 3

or, x = 3 or, x = - 1

Therefore the required solution is

x = 3 when x > 0

x = - 1 when x < 0