|y|=19
Remove the absolute value term. This creates a ± on the right side of the equation because |x|=±x.
y=±19
Set up the positive portion of the ± solution.
y=19
Set up the negative portion of the ± solution.
y=-19
The solution to the equation includes both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
y=19,-19
Solve for y |y|=19