Q. Solve for c.4=∣2c∣Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.c= _____ or c= _____
Understand absolute value equation: Understand the absolute value equation.The equation 4=∣2c∣ means that the absolute value of 2c is equal to 4. The absolute value of a number is always non-negative, so 2c can either be 4 or −4.
Set up two equations: Set up two separate equations to solve for c. Since ∣2c∣ can be 4 or −4, we have two cases: Case 1: 2c=4 Case 2: 2c=−4
Solve first case: Solve the first case.For the first case, 2c=4, divide both sides by 2 to solve for c.c=24c=2
Solve second case: Solve the second case.For the second case, 2c=−4, divide both sides by 2 to solve for c.c=−4/2c=−2