How many real solutions are there to the equation ∣∣∣∣x∣−2∣−2∣−2∣=∣∣∣∣x∣−3∣−3∣−3∣?
A number or a short expression. Fractions can be typed as 3/2, and spacing doesn't matter.
Solution
6. The graphs of the two sides of the equation can be graphed on the same plot to reveal six intersection points.
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