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algebra junior

Problem

What is the sum of all real numbers for which
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Split the equation into two cases, where the value inside the absolute value is positive and nonpositive. Case 1: The equation yields , which is equal to . Therefore, the two values for the positive case is and . Case 2: Similarly, taking the nonpositive case for the value inside the absolute value notation yields . Factoring and simplifying gives , so the only value for this case is . Summing all the values results in .
Final answer
C