Question

How many solutions does the equation have? |w + 8| = 0

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

So is is:

w+8=0

-w-8=0

First one: w=-8

second one: w=-8

Answer 2

`\huge\text{Hey there!}`

`\mathsfw + 8`

`\large\text{Convert to: }\boxed{\mathsf{w + 8 = 0}}\large\text{ (because we have to solve for the absolute value of}\\\large\text{the original equation.)}`

`\large\text{SUBTRACT 8 to BOTH SIDES:}`

`\mathsf{w + 8 = 0}`

`\mathsf{w + 8 - 8 = 0 - 8}`

`\large\text{Simplify it:}`

`\mathsf{w = 0 - 8}`

`\mathsf{w = -8}`

`\huge\text{Therefore, your answer is: \boxed{\mathsf{w = -8}}}\huge\checkmark`

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