How do you solve this problem?

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1 Answer
Apr 22, 2017

The two solutions are n=-22 and n=6

Explanation:

Divide both sides by 4 giving

|n+8|=56/4=14

This means that what end up in the 'absolute' is +14 or -14

as |+-14|=14

Consider the case of -14=>n+8=-14 so n=-22

Consider the case of +14=>n+8=+14 so n=6