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Find all numbers whos absolute value is 8

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Answer:

8 and -8.

Explanation:

Absolute value is the magnitude of quantity, irrespective of sign; the distance of a quantity from zero. The absolute value of a number is symbolized by two vertical lines, as |8| or |-8| is equal to 8.

The absolute value of number a:

  • ⇒ |a| = a for a ≥ 0
  • ⇒ |a| = -a for a < 0

|a| = 8 ⇔ a = 8 or a = -8

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