Why are there two solutions for the equation |6 y| = 2? Explain.

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Hady asked Nov 25, 2023

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Why are there two solutions for the equation |6 y| = 2? Explain.

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Answer:

1/3 and -1/3

Explanation:

6 times 1/3 = 2
because there are absolute value brackets that means that the answer can be 1/3 or -1/3 because the absolute value brackets will make it positive regardless.

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