Question 207137
Solve for y:
{{{abs(y-(-6)) = 9}}} First, simplify the expression within the absolute value bars.
{{{abs(y+6) = 9}}} Now remove the absolute value bars and write the two equations.
You get two equations because: {{{abs(a) = a}}} or {{{abs(-a) = a}}}
{{{y+6 = 9}}} or {{{y+6 = -9}}} Subtract 6 from both sides in both equations.
{{{highlight(y = 3)}}} or {{{highlight(y = -15)}}}