Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - 3-7 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - Got It? - Page 207: 1

Answer

$n=3$ or $n=-3$

Work Step by Step

Given: $|n|-5=-2$ $|n|=3$ $n=3$ or $n=-3$ Check:$|3|-5=-2$ $3-5=-2$ $-2=-2$ $|-3|-5=-2$ $3-5=-2$ $-2=-2$
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