Question

Solve for y .


|y| +8=18​

Answer 1

y = ± 10

Explanation:

The absolute value function always gives a positive value, that is

| - a | = | a | = a

Given

| y | + 8 = 18 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

| y | = 10 , then

y = 10 or y = - 10

Answer 2

y=10

Explanation: