how do you solve ⎮ 7 − 6n ⎮ = 13

Question

We learned how, but I completely forgot

Answer 1

So, Tara, remember that absolute value is distance from 0, and distance is measured positively. That's why 12 and -12 both have an equal absolute value, because they are the same distance from 0.

 

So, the inside could equal 13 or -13, because both have an absolute value of 13.

 

7 - 6n = 13

-6n = 6

n = -1

 

7 - 6n = -13

-6n = -20

n = 20/6 = 3 1/3

 

So, n = -1 or n = 3 1/3