Problem help

[akgmat2013]

What is the value of y?

(1) 3|x(square) - 4| = y - 2

(2) |3 - y| = 11

This problem appeared on my test. I couldn't figure out why the answer is C.

[tim]

I can't tell what this question is asking. Whatever symbols you've used haven't rendered correctly. What is - supposed to represent? On my machine it looks like three unrelated and non-mathematical symbols. When you clarify, it will also help if you let us know what you did on this problem so we can help you most effectively.

[RonPurewal]

Here's an existing thread on this problem:
ds-absolute-value-equation-what-is-the-value-of-y-t13327.html

The weird characters are appearing in that thread, too. From context, it's obvious that they're meant to be minus signs——the software is just doing something screwy to them.

[RonPurewal]

And here's the Google search that found that thread:
site:manhattangmat.com "what is the value of y" 11

Search for things with this kind of search term, and you'll find them quite easily. (If you don't know what "site:" does, just look at this example and it should be pretty clear. Make sure there is no space between site: and the domain name.)

This thread is now locked; please post any questions on the existing thread(s). Thanks.