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Zero also satisfies this equation , so the answer should be 2. Option C. Right ?

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If \(|x + 2| = |x|\), how many values of \(x\) satisfy this equation?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4


Square to get rid of the absolute value (note here that we can safely do that since both sides of the equation are non-negative):

\(x^2+4x+4=x^2\);

\(x=-1\).

Therefore, only one value of \(x\) satisfies the given equation.


Answer: B

No, x = 0 does not satisfy \(|x + 2| = |x|\):

\(|x + 2| = |0+2|=2\), which does not equal to \(|x|=0\).
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