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 1043: Piecewise Branch of Absolute Value
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Original question and givens
For the real number x=-5, which branch of the piecewise definition of |x| applies?
G001— For the real number x=-5, which branch of the piecewise definition of |x| applies?
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=-5
After
x≥0: No
Conditions: none
Determine the sign of the given value rather than guessing from a picture.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: sign_test · Uses: G001, S001
S003 · implies
Before
x=-5
After
negative branch -x
Conditions: none
Zero satisfies the nonnegative condition; only negative values use −x.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: select_absolute_branch · Uses: G001, S002
S004 · calculation
Before
absolute value := mul(-1, -5)
After
absolute value = 5
Conditions: none
Multiply by1 or −1 according to the selected branch to obtain a nonnegative value.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003
S005 · implies
Before
|x|=5
After
result≥0: Yes
Conditions: none
Verify nonnegativity to avoid a negative result from the negative branch.
Step identifiers and dependencies
Rule: absolute_result_guard · 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 — Recompute absolute value with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.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
negative branch -x
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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