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|2n|-4=8 solve for n

User Rishard
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Answer:

n = ± 6

Explanation:

absolute value equations usually produce 2 solutions

to get the positive solution just solve normally: 2n - 4 = 8

2n = 12

n = 6

to get the negative solution you must take what is in the absolute value bars and multiply by negative one: -(2n) - 4 = 8

-2n - 4 = 8

-2n = 12

n = -6

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