Question

What is the solution set for ∣x/2∣ = 8?

A) x = 16
B) x = -16
C) x = 8
D) x = -8

Answer 1

The solution set for |x/2| = 8 is x = 16 and x = -16. Hence, B) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The solution set for ∥x/2∥ = 8 is x = 16 and x = -16.

To find the solution, we need to consider both positive and negative values for x.

For the positive value, x/2 = 8, which means x = 16.

For the negative value, -x/2 = 8, which means -x = 16.

Solving for x gives x = -16.