Q. Solve for p.∣p−6∣=3Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.p= _____ or p= _____
Understand absolute value equation: Understand the absolute value equation.The equation ∣p−6∣=3 means that the expression inside the absolute value, p−6, is either 3 or −3.
Solve for p when positive: Solve for p when p−6 is positive.If p−6=3, then we add 6 to both sides to find the value of p.p−6+6=3+6p=9
Solve for p when negative: Solve for p when p−6 is negative.If p−6=−3, then we add 6 to both sides to find the value of p.p−6+6=−3+6p=3