Q. Solve for r.∣3r∣=3Write your answers as integers or as proper or improper fractions in simplest form.r= _____ or r= _____
Understand absolute value equation: Understand the absolute value equation.The equation ∣3r∣=3 means that the absolute value of 3 times r is equal to 3. The absolute value of a number is the distance of that number from 0 on the number line, which is always non-negative. Therefore, 3r can either be 3 or −3.
Solve for positive 3r: Solve for r when 3r is positive.If 3r=3, then we divide both sides by 3 to isolate r.r=33r=1
Solve for negative 3r: Solve for r when 3r is negative.If 3r=−3, then we divide both sides by 3 to isolate r.r=−3/3r=−1