Incomplete Momentum bar chart for collision

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Homework Statement


The figure (Figure 1) is an incomplete momentum bar chart for a collision that lasts 15ms .

Figure 1: http://session.masteringphysics.com/problemAsset/1384208/4/knight_Figure_09_06.jpg

What is the magnitude of the average collision force exerted on the object?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.


Homework Equations


Pix+Jx=Pfx


The Attempt at a Solution


I've never seen a momentum bar chart before and we never learned anything like this in class.
i tried -8N because 6-8=-2, but that was wrong
How am I supposed to approach this problem?
 
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-8 is actually the magnitude of change in momentum. You must divide it by the time taken to get the average force.
 
yes, that makes sense and it is correct.
Thanks Sunil!