Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Equations and Inequalities Involving Absolute Value - Exercise Set - Page 283: 24

Answer

{$0$}; cannot be negative

Work Step by Step

Given: $|3y-2|+8=1$ or, $|3y-2|=1-8$ or, $|3y-2|=-7$ This implies that as per the definition of absolute value the value of $y$ cannot be negative. Hence, {$0$}; cannot be negative
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