Uncovering the Missing Solution in the Modulus Problem: k>4 and k=0

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Start date Oct 6, 2021
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Oct 6, 2021

chwala

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Homework Statement: Find the set of values of ##k## for which ##|(x+5)(x+1)|=k## has two solutions

Relevant Equations: modulus

i got ##k>4## and ##k=0##
find my working...

the test book gives solution as ##k>4##. Did they miss out on the second solution ##k=0##?

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anuttarasammyak

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k=0 and k>4 are solutions as you say.

Oct 7, 2021

chwala

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anuttarasammyak said:

k=0 and k>4 are solutions as you say.

Thanks Man...meaning the author was not keen. Cheers! Bingo

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