Solve for all values of bb in simplest form.
open vertical bar, b, minus, 2, close vertical bar, equals, 13
∣b−2∣=
13
Answer
b - 2 = 13 or b - 2 = -13
Solving the first equation for b:
b = 13 + 2
b = 15
Solving the second equation for b:
b = -13 + 2
b = -11
Therefore, the values of b in simplest form are 15 and -11.