S001 · implies
Before
x∈R
After
|x|=x if x≥0; |x|=−x if x<0
Conditions: none
The sign branches cover every real number, with0 in the nonnegative branch.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: absolute_definition · Uses: G001
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Question 1076: Solution Classification of an Absolute-Value Equation
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R0001-01076 · q-20260928-absolute-value-equation-class-0001
Original question and givens
Over the real numbers, classify the solution set of |x|=-4.
G001— Over the real numbers, classify the solution set of |x|=-4.
Definition and scope
Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.
Step-by-step derivation
S002 · implies
Before
|x|=-4
After
|x|≥0 for every real x
Conditions: none
From the piecewise definition, x or −x is nonnegative on its respective branch.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: absolute_nonnegativity · Uses: G001, S001
S003 · implies
Before
c=-4<0
After
nonnegative left side cannot equal this right side
Conditions: none
A nonnegative number cannot equal a negative one, so no real solution exists; sampling guesses is unnecessary.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: negative_rhs_obstruction · Uses: G001, S002
S004 · implies
Before
contradiction for every x∈R
After
no solution
Conditions: none
By the definition of solution set, this contradiction gives the empty set.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: empty_solution_set · Uses: G001, S003
Reverse checks
S004· premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.S003· premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.S002· premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.S001· premise_and_result_audit — Use ≥0 rather than >0 so that0 is not omitted.
Result
no solution
The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.
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Review date: 2026-10-26
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