What could the value of n be if |2n – 5| < 2?

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-2 < 2n - 5 < 2
3 < 2n < 7

\frac{3}{2} < n < \frac{7}{2}

1.5 < n < 3.5

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What this question tests

Your ability to solve absolute-value equations and inequalities by considering both cases.

Dropping the absolute value bars entirely or missing that |x| = k has two solutions when k > 0.