Q. Solve for all values of y in simplest form.41=∣−1+5y∣Answer: y=
Write Equation: Write down the given equation and understand that the absolute value expression will yield two possible equations.41=∣−1+5y∣
Split Cases: Split the absolute value equation into two separate equations, one for the positive case and one for the negative case.The two cases are:41=−1+5y (when −1+5y is positive or zero)41=−(−1+5y) or 41=1−5y (when −1+5y is negative)
Solve Positive Case: Solve the first equation 41=−1+5y. Add 1 to both sides to isolate the term with y. 41+1=−1+1+5y42=5y Now, divide both sides by 5 to solve for y. 42/5=5y/5y=42/5y=8.4
Solve Negative Case: Solve the second equation 41=1−5y. Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the term with y. 41−1=1−1−5y40=−5y Now, divide both sides by −5 to solve for y. 40/−5=−5y/−5y=−8
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