|–3n| – 2 = 4
(1 point)|–3n| – 2 = 4
(1 point)
Responses
2 or –2
2 or –2
3 or –3
3 or –3
4 or –4
4 or –4
6 or –6
6 or –6
To solve the equation |–3n| – 2 = 4, we can break it down into two separate equations. The absolute value sign means that we need to consider both the positive and negative values of –3n.
First, we assume that –3n is positive and solve for n:
–3n - 2 = 4
–3n = 6
n = -2
Next, we assume that –3n is negative and solve for n:
3n - 2 = 4
3n = 6
n = 2
So the solutions to the equation are n = -2 and n = 2.