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Solve the equation, if possible.

Solve the equation, if possible.-example-1
User Cenny
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

Given

- 3 | 6n - 2 | + 5 = 8 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

- 3 | 6n - 2 | = 3 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

| 6n - 2 | = - 1

The absolute value always returns a positive value and so

| 6n - 2 | ≠ - 1

Hence there is no solution to the equation

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