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Re: If 22 - |y + 14| = 20, what is the sum of all possible values of y ?
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28 May 2022, 02:44
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Given that 22 - |y + 14| = 20 and we need to find the the sum of all possible values of y
To open |y + 14| we need to take two cases (Watch this video to know about the Basics of Absolute Value)
Case 1: Assume that whatever is inside the Absolute Value/Modulus is non-negative
=> y + 14 ≥ 0 => y ≥ -14
|y + 14| = y + 14 (as if A ≥ 0 then |A| = A) => 22 - (y + 14) = 20 => 22 - y -14 = 20 => 8 - 20 = y => y = -12 And our condition was y ≥ -14. Definitely -12 ≥ -14 => y = -12 is a solution
Case 2: Assume that whatever is inside the Absolute Value/Modulus is Negative
y + 14 < 0 => y < -14
|y + 14| = -(y + 14) (as if A < 0 then |A| = -A) => 22 - (-(y + 14)) = 20 => 22 + y + 14 = 20 => y = 20 - 36 => y = -16 And our condition was y < -14. Definitely -16 < -14 => x = -16 is a solution
=> Sum of all possible values of y = -12 + (-16) = -12 -16 = -28
So, Answer will be A Hope it helps!
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