Question

Solve for x.

|x =
x = 8
If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.
If there is no solution, click on "No solution".
X =
No
solution
X Х
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Answer 1

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Answer:

x = -8, 8

Explanation:

The argument of the absolute value function can be positive or negative to give the same result.

|-8| = 8 ⇒ x = -8

|8| = 8 ⇒ x = 8

The possible solutions are x = -8, 8.