Question

solve|x| + 5 = 8

Answer 1

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to solve this equation for x,
first subtract 5 from both sides
then the rule for absolute values is something like
|a| = b becomes a = b and a = -b
(you will get two answers)

Answer 2

X will equal 3 & -3