Finite Math Examples

Solve for n 5+|6n|=35
Step 1
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 1.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 1.2
Subtract from .
Step 2
Remove the absolute value term. This creates a on the right side of the equation because .
Step 3
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
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Step 3.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 3.2
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 3.2.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.2.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 3.2.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.2.3.1
Divide by .
Step 3.3
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 3.4
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 3.4.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.4.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.4.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.4.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.4.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 3.4.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.4.3.1
Divide by .
Step 3.5
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.