Q. Solve for j.3=∣3j∣Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.j= _____ or j= _____
Absolute Value of 3j:3=∣3j∣Find the value of ∣3j∣. Since the absolute value of a number is always non-negative, and 3 is positive, ∣3j∣ can be equal to 3 or −3. However, the absolute value output cannot be negative, so ∣3j∣ must equal 3.
Find j:∣3j∣=3Find the values of j.If ∣x∣=a, then x=a or x=−a. So, 3j=3 or 3j=−3.
Solve for j (3j=3): Solve for j when 3j=3.Divide both sides by 3 to isolate j.33j=33j=1
Solve for j (3j=−3): Solve for j when 3j=−3.Divide both sides by 3 to isolate j.33j=3−3j=−1