Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Inequalities and Problem Solving - 9.3 Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities - 9.3 Exercise Set - Page 599: 32

Answer

$y=\left\{ -9,9 \right\}$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ To solve the given equation, $ |2y|-5=13 ,$ isolate first the absolute value expression. Then use the definition of an absolute value equality. $\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$ Using the properties of equality, the given equation is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} |2y|-5=13 \\\\ |2y|=13+5 \\\\ |2y|=18 .\end{array} Since for any $c\gt0$, $|x|=c$ implies $x=c \text{ or } x=-c,$ the given equation is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 2y=18 \\\\\text{OR}\\\\ 2y=-18 .\end{array} Solving each equation results to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 2y=18 \\\\ y=\dfrac{18}{2} \\\\ y=9 \\\\\text{OR}\\\\ 2y=-18 \\\\ y=-\dfrac{18}{2} \\\\ y=-9 .\end{array} Hence, $ y=\left\{ -9,9 \right\} .$
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