Question

Solve for b.

2|b| = 2


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

b = or b =

Answer 1

2|b| = 2

2b= 2

divide by 2 to get b, by itself

2b/2= 2/2

b=1

2|b| =- 2

2b= -2

2b/2= -2/2

b= -1

Answer:

b= 1, b= -1