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Solve the equation.
8| n | − 1 = 15

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Answer:

n=2 or n=-2

Explanation:

8| n | − 1 = 15

To solve for n, first add 1 to each side.

8| n | − 1 +1= 15+1

8| n | = 16

Divide each side by 8

8/8| n | = 16/8

| n | = 2

Remove the absolute values by setting n to both the positive and negative values

n=2 or n=-2

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