To solve the equation, we need to isolate the absolute value expression.
First, divide both sides of the equation by -4:
|s+9| = 6
Since the absolute value of any number is always positive, we have two possible cases: s + 9 = 6 or s + 9 = -6.
Case 1: s + 9 = 6
Subtract 9 from both sides:
s = 6 - 9
s = -3
Case 2: s + 9 = -6
Subtract 9 from both sides:
s = -6 - 9
s = -15
Therefore, the equation has two solutions: s = -3 and s = -15.
Solve the equation.
-4|s+9|=-24
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