Question

The expression | 2 + 4n | - 4 = 14 produces the answers n = 4 and n = 5.
TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 1

true :)

Answer 2

I got -5 and 4. So, FALSE but let me check my work.

Answer 3

oh wait that's what I got too... sorry I thought it was negative 5... I didn't see that it was positive 5.... directrix is right :)

Answer 4

@ madscientist --> I made those same type sign-us errors twice earlier today. I had to take a break and put drops in my eyes. No worries.

Answer 5

Where's ChinaGurl?

Answer 6

| 2 + 4n | - 4 = 14
| 2 + 4n | = 14 + 4 = 18
2 + 4n = 18
4n = 18 -2 = 16
->n = 16/4 = 4

2+ n = -18
-> n = -18 + 2 = -16

Answer 7

Oop
2 + 4n = -18
4n = -18 - 2 = -20
-> n = -20/4 = -5
Thus n = 4, n = -5

Answer 8

Yes, my screen keeps fluctuate, it causes typo many times!