Question

Solve each equation.
|n+3|+8=15

Answer 1

n = 4 and n = -10

Explanation:

l n + 3 l + 8 = 15

l n + 3 l = 7

Two solutions

n + 3 = 7

n = 4

and

n + 3 = -7 (since we are dealing with absolute numbers, one side has to be multiplied by -1)

n = -10

Answer 2

n=4

Explanation:

First you subtract 8 from 15 which gives you 7 so it is n+3=7. then you subtract 3 from 7 which gives you 4.