Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Absolute Value Equations - Exercise Set - Page 100: 57

Answer

$n = 3, n = -3$

Work Step by Step

$2$ $+ $ $\mid$$5n$$\mid$ $= 17$ $2 + 5n = 17$ $5n = 15$ $n = 3$ $2$ $+ $ $\mid$$5n$$\mid$ $= 17$ $2 + -5n = 17$ $-5n = 15$ $n = -3$
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