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Solve for X: |x-7|=8
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User Laurent Parenteau
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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

remember ll means absolute value

the absolute value of x is x and the absolute value of -7 is 7

now we have x+7=8

step 1 subtract each side by 7

7-7 cancels out

8-7=1

we're left with x = 1

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