Solve the equation. $\left| \frac { 7 } { 2 } x + 3 \right| = - 5$
A) $x = 5$
B) $x = - 7$
C) $x = \frac { 3 } { 5 } , - 5$
D) $x = \frac { 3 } { 5 } , - 7$
E) no solution

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The absolute value of any number is always nonnegative, so the left side of the equation can never equal a negative number. Therefore, there is no solution to this equation.

Solve the Equation ∣72x+3∣=−5\left| \frac { 7 } { 2 } x + 3 \right| = - 5​27​x+3​=−5

Solve the Equation $\left| \frac { 7 } { 2 } x + 3 \right| = - 5$