How do I solve absolute value equalities? 4| n+8 | = 56

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asked Oct 25, 2020 10.2k views

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Locka · Answer 1 · 2020-10-30T22:01:34+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

I believe you do, 4 times each number in the absolute value symbol. 4 times n, 4 times positive 8. 4n+32=56

You minus 32 on both sides and you get 24. Then you take 24 and divide it by 4, and there is your answer 6.

You can check it by plugging 6 into the equation.