Finite Math Examples

Find the Roots (Zeros) f(x)=-2|x+1|
Step 1
Set equal to .
Step 2
Solve for .
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Step 2.1
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 2.1.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 2.1.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 2.1.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 2.1.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.1.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 2.1.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 2.1.3.1
Divide by .
Step 2.2
Remove the absolute value term. This creates a on the right side of the equation because .
Step 2.3
Plus or minus is .
Step 2.4
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 3