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