Question

Solve for x.

Answer 1

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Answer:

  x = -8, 8

Step-by-step explanation:

The argument of the absolute value function can be positive or negative to give the same result.

  |-8| = 8   ⇒   x = -8

  |8| = 8   ⇒   x = 8

The possible solutions are x = -8, 8.