Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. and

  1. Step 1: Two absolute values are equal when the insides are equal or opposite. Step 2. gives ; gives , so . Step 3. Check: and . **Answer: and . Why not the others:** only: It misses the case . and : The signs are reversed: gives against . and : gives against .

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