Question

solve -3|6n-2|+5=8

Answer 1

Have you considered subtracting 5 (both sides) and subsequently dividing by -3 (both sides)?

Answer 2

and consider logic of the absolute value

Answer 3

well how would I do that with the absolute value

Answer 4

sorry about all the questions it's just that even my math wiz brother has been getting D's in this for not properly explaining how he got the answer and I don't want D's

Answer 5

I got a 74 for things like x=10 instead of 10=x so i got the worst teacher ever and my work needs to be perfect

Answer 6

he is just trying to make you do things in a proper way. i would say he is one of the good ones left that expects nothing less than perfection

Answer 7

I'm not even concerned about the absolute value. You need first to demonstrate the simpler algebra. Once you have done that, we can talk about the absolute values.

Answer 8

ya that's true

Answer 9

one ore thing that's off topic and then we can work on my problem. Everyone says you never use algebra after school unless your a teacher so what would require these skills

Answer 10

engineering, physics, business, computers, teaching, any science field really. and math exercises the part of your brain for analytical thinking.

Answer 11

ok well I'm working towards being a dog professional trainer and I'm starting my training in January so I am doing this only to pass high school mostly

Answer 12

ok so I'm better with visual then verbal when it comes to math because I am really bad at it so can you give me some visuals

Answer 13

get the absolute value by itself, treating it like a variable. if that makes sense
so do what he said at first and give me where you're at.

Answer 14

-3|6n-2|+5=8
-3|6n-2|=3
|6n-2|=-1

Answer 15

now think about what taking the absolute value of something means.

Answer 16

finding the total value

Answer 17

the positive value, in this instance. so what does that mean with this problem

Answer 18

I don't know but I have a feeling that I did it wrong

Answer 19

can
\[\left| 2 \right|=-2\]

Answer 20

yes!

Answer 21

nooooo lol.
the absolute value of something has to be a positive number

Answer 22

Oh! I knew that.

Answer 23

so what is your solution to this problem?

Answer 24

I have no idea. All I know is that I will never be a good math teacher.

Answer 25

different strokes for different folks .
is there a value in an absolute value sign that will make it = to -1?

Answer 26

ok I think I'v got it
-3|6n-2|+5=8
-3|6n-2|=3
|6n-2|=1
please tell me I got it this time

Answer 27

you had it the first time lol. i tried to get you to understand that there couldnt be a -1 come out of the absolute value so its no solution.

Answer 28

oh well I feel real smart now

Answer 29

you will likely remember this though since it through you through a flaming loop to get it. instead of just getting the answer and going on like most people want

Answer 30

my english skills are inversely proportional to my math skills. .

Answer 31

because you did that I have another question
True or false
If |w-7|<-3, when w-7>-3 or -7<3

Answer 32

well I have a lot to do by 3 tomorrow so can we make the rest short and sweet.

Answer 33

are you sure your inequality isnt flipped around? im about to go to bed, so i cant do much more right now sorry

Answer 34

that has to be false. because the inequality says the an absolute value is less then a negative number

Answer 35

I will come back tomorrow night and do the whole find everything but until then I just need a few answers

Answer 36

two more true or false
if -4<-2t+6<10, then 2>t+6<-5
If |y+8|+2=6, then y+8=_+_4

Answer 37

"Everyone says you never use algebra after school unless your a teacher so what would require these skills "

Utter hogwash.

1) Who is "everyone"? Rubbish.
2) If you mean formally sit down and write a cute little equation with an 'x' in it, that may or may not be true. If you mean the concepts you study in an algebra class, it is an idiotic statement.
3) Part of the purpose of the teaching of mathematics is to teach you to THINK logically, perhaps linearly, so that you can defend yourself out in the world. I guess "everyone" sees no point in thinking or in defending himself/herself. Utter foolishness.
4) If all you ever want to do is what is easy for you, please take a seat in the back of the bus and get out of the way so people with goals and visions and ambitions can move ahead of you even faster. Study mathematics. You will find yourself challenged and improved and more employable.

"Everyone" clearly has no idea what he/she is talking about. Please do not listen to "everyone". Get the facts!

Okay, I feel better.

Answer 38

-4 < -2t+6 < 10

Divide by -2

2 > t-3 > -5

Add 3