Answer:
b=2 or b=-2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
We solve absolute value equations the same as any other equation using inverse operations. However, the inverse operation for absolute value requires one special condition. Since absolute values change a number to a positive regardless if it has a negative sign, we have two possible answers. When we have the absolute value operation isolated, we will set it equal to both the negative and positive option.

We now have the absolute value isolated. We will set it equal to both 9 and -9.

and

It would be 157. 05 08 4746 would be the total answer the remainder would be 157 or 3
Answer: common difference = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
This is an arithmetic progression. The common difference will be gotten by subtracting the 1st term from the 2nd term. This will be:
1st term = 12
2nd term = 7
3rd term = 2
Common difference = 7 - 12 or 2 - 7 = -5
It isn't an geometric progression as the ratio isn't thesame
= 2nd term / 1st term
= 7/12
= 3rd term / 2nd term
= 2/7
Therefore, it's an arithmetic progression with difference of -5
Answer: 20% increase
Step-by-step explanation:
change/ original number
(60 - 50 / 50) x 100 = 20
20%