Why do have to ignore the absolute value sign while solving differential equation?

What is the equation and solution for the sentence? the sum of a number and thirty-one is one hundred thirteen. write the equation as n-31=113 and subtract 31 from both sides. the answer is 82. write the equation as n+31=113 and subtract 31 from both sides. the answer is 82. write the equation as n+31=113 and add 31 to both sides. the answer is 144. write the equation as n-31=113 and add 31 to both sides. the answer is 144.

Which of these equations, when solved, gives a different value of x than the other three? a9.1 = -0.2x + 10 b10 = 9.1 + 0.2x c10 – 0.2x = 9.1 d9.1 – 10 = 0.2x

Which statement is true about a number and its additive inverse? a. their product is always one. b. their sum is always one. c. they are always reciprocals of each other. d. their sum is always zero.