Question

What could x equal in the equation 8|x| +6=86

Answer 1

Answer:

x=10, x=-10

Step-by-step explanation:

8|x| + 6 = 86

8|x| = 86 - 6

8|x| = 80

|x| = 80/8

|x| = 10

∴ x=10, x=-10

Remember that the absolute symbol turns all number inside of it positive, so |-10| = 10 and |10|=10 too.