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 1095: Solution Classification of an Absolute-Value Equation
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R0001-01095 · q-20260928-absolute-value-equation-class-0020
Original question and givens
Over the real numbers, classify the solution set of |x|=15.
G001— Over the real numbers, classify the solution set of |x|=15.
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|=15
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 · calculation
Before
negative candidate := mul(-1, 15)
After
negative candidate = -15
Conditions: none
In the negative branch, −x=c gives x=−c.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002
S004 · implies
Before
x≥0 gives x=15; x<0 would give x=-15
After
distinct permitted roots=[-15, 15]
Conditions: none
The sign branches are exhaustive; for c=0 the formal candidates coincide and the negative branch adds no negative root.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: exhaustive_sign_cases · Uses: G001, S003
S005 · implies
Before
[-15, 15]
After
each displayed root has |x|=15
Conditions: none
Substitute every candidate and check its branch sign to obtain every and only solution.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: substitution_and_exhaustion · Uses: G001, S004
Reverse checks
S005· premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.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 — Recompute negative candidate with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.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
two solutions x=-15, 15
The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.
This question review and source binding
Review date: 2026-10-26
Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.
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