Math Problem Statement

|y-10|-2=-6

Solution

To solve the equation:

y102=6\frac{|y - 10|}{-2} = -6

We start by multiplying both sides of the equation by 2-2 to eliminate the denominator:

y10=(6)×(2)|y - 10| = (-6) \times (-2)

y10=12|y - 10| = 12

Now, solve the absolute value equation:

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Absolute Value
Linear Equations

Formulas

|y - 10| / -2 = -6
|y - 10| = 12

Theorems

Properties of Absolute Value

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9