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NEED THIS ASAP Solve each absolute value by expression

1) [x+8]=16

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x + 8= 16


\rightarrow \: x = 16 - 8


\rightarrow \: x = 8

User AnalyticsPierce
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Answer:

x = 8 or x = -24

Explanation:

Hello!

An absolute value expression has two cases, a positive and a negative.

Therefore, we have to solve two equations here:

  • x + 8 = 16
  • x + 8 = -16

1)

  • x + 8 = 16
  • x = 8

2)

  • x + 8 = -16
  • x = -24

The two solutions are x = 8 and x = -24.

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