Question

The absolute value of 2/3x = 8

How do I solve it?

Answer 1

|2/3x| = 8

2/3x = ±8

Answer 2

A.
{12, 24}
B.
{–12, –24}
C.
{12, –12}
D.
{–12, –12

Answer 3

\[\frac{2}{3}x=8\iff x=8\times \frac{3}{2}=4\times 3=12\] for the first one

Answer 4

\[\frac{2}{3}x=-8\iff x=-8\times \frac{3}{2}=-12\] for the second

Answer 5

Thank you :D
The teacher didn't explain it so well