Q. Solve for m.∣2m∣=6Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.m= _____ or m= _____
Understand absolute value equation: Understand the absolute value equation.The equation ∣2m∣=6 means that the absolute value of 2m is equal to 6. This implies that 2m can either be 6 or −6 because the absolute value of a number is always non-negative.
Set up two equations: Set up two separate equations to solve for m. Since ∣2m∣ can be 6 or −6, we can write two equations: 1) 2m=62) 2m=−6
Solve first equation for m: Solve the first equation for m. Divide both sides of the equation 2m=6 by 2 to isolate m. m=26m=3
Solve second equation for m: Solve the second equation for m.Divide both sides of the equation 2m=−6 by 2 to isolate m.m=2−6m=−3