Solve the equation. If there is no solution, select no solution. 5|n|-15=40 n = 11 or n = –11 n = 50 or n = –60 n = 11 no solution

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Grant Zukowski · Answer 1 · 2020-04-29T21:31:05+0000

Answer:

n = 11 or n=-11

Explanation:

5|n|-15=40

Add 15 to each side

5|n|-15+15=40+15

5|n| = 55

Divide by 5

5/5 |n| = 55/5

|n| =11

The absolute value has a positive and a negative solution

n = 11 and n=-11