translate and solve The absolute value of three times a numb

translate and solve.

The absolute value of three times a number, n, is greater than 15

Solution

3 times n is 3n. Absolute value is |3n|

Given |3n|>15

Solution

Whether n is negative or positive, absolute value of 3n would be |3n|, hence

3n>15 or -3n >15

Hence n>5 or n<-5

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