How do you solve for 2-9|-8b+8|=-70?

The solution for the given equation is 0 and 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given equation:

To solve for .

Solution:

In order to solve the given equation, we will first isolate the absolute value expression:

Step 1: Isolating the absolute value expression

Subtracting both sides by 2.

Dividing both sides by -9.

Step 2: Set the value of the absolute value expression to positive and negative.

             and      

Step 3: Solve for the unknown.

Solving for .

Subtracting both sides by 8.

      and      

                 and      

Dividing both sides by -8.

         and      

      and           (Answer)

Thus, the solution for the given equation is 0 and 2.

-7

step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 18x + 74 = (x + 9)^2 - 81 + 74

= (x + 9)^2 - 7.

so q = -7.