Question

Solve for x: |x| − 8 = −5

x = −13 and x = −3

x = 3 and x = −3

x = 3 and x = 13

No Solution

Answer 1

@iAmPureSwagger can you help me?

Answer 2

+8 to both sides so |x| = 3

Answer 3

|x|-8=-5
|x| = 3
x = -3 or x = 3

Answer 4

I dont like the word and your booked used, as x cant be both at the same time:)

Answer 5

you hv to use pm around x

Answer 6

\[\pm x-8=-5\]

Answer 7

and now solve u will get x=3, -3

Answer 8

I think you have to isolate the absolute part first.