Question

Solve for x: |x| − 8 = −5

Answer 1

X=3

x=-5+8 calculate the sum or difference

Answer 2

Explanation:

`|x| - 8 = - 5`

`|x| - 8 = - 5 \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: + 8 \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: + 8`

`|x | = 3 \: or \: |x| = - 3`

CHECK

Taking x value as 3

|3| -8 = -5

→ |3|= 3

→3 - 8 = - 5

→ -5 = -5

Taking x value as -3

|-3| -8 = - 5

→|-3| = 3

→ 3 -8 = -5

→ -5 = -5