Diide both sides by -1
|j|=9
rememeber if |a|=b, then assume a=b and a=-b
so
j=9 and j=-9
<u>Answer:</u>
He will order 72 pairs of high tops
<u>Explanation:</u>
Given the store owner sells two pairs of running shoes for each pair of high tops
For every pair of high tops, he sells 2 pairs of running shoes
1 high top = 2 running shoes
He has planned to order 144 pairs of shoes
Therefore, 144 pair of running shoes = 144/2 = 72 pairs of high tops
Therefore, he will order 72 pairs of high tops
