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Solve for n. 18 = 2|-n| Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form. n= or n =
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Solve for n.

18 = 2|-n|


Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.


n= or n =

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Step 1: Flip the equation.

2(|-n|)=18

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

2 (|-n|)2=18

2|-n|=9

Step 3: Solve Absolute Value.

|-n|=9

We know either -n=-9 or -n=9

The answer is n=-9 or n=9

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