The absolute value
returns the "positive version" of a number.
In other words, if the number is positive, it remains positive; if the number is negative, it changes sign.
So, if we want
, we want the "positive version" of x to be 9.
This can happen in two ways: if x is already 9, then its absolute value is still nine. If instead x=-9, its positive value will be 9 again.
In formula, we have

because

Answer:
distance between points=13 units
Step-by-step explanation:
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Answer:
g(-8) = -23
Step-by-step explanation:
g(x) = 3x + 1 <em>Plug in g(-8)</em>
g(-8) = 3(-8) + 1 <em>Multiply 3 by -8</em>
g(-8) = -24 + 1 <em>Add 1 to -24</em>
g(-8) = -23