Question

Solve for x: |x| − 8 = −5

Answer 1

Solve your equation step-by-step.

|x|−8=−5

Add 8 to both sides.

|x|−8+8=−5+8

|x|=3

Solve Absolute Value.

|x|=3

We know either x=3 or x=−3

x=3(Possibility 1)

x=−3(Possibility 2)

Answer 2

|x| − 8 = −5
|x|  = −5 +8
|x|  =3
x=3
x= -3