So first, you get the absolute value to one side:
Next, set up two equations; One where the value inside the absolute value lines is positive, and another where it is negative, and solve both for the variable:
Your answers are 8 and -8, or +-8.
Next, set up two equations; One where the value inside the absolute value lines is positive, and another where it is negative, and solve both for the variable:
Your answers are 8 and -8, or +-8.