Solve for x: |x| − 8 = −5

x = −13 and x = −3
x = 3 and x = −3
x = 3 and x = 13
No solution
i thonk its B.. am i right?

Question

Solve for x: |x| − 8 = −5

 x = −13 and x = −3
 x = 3 and x = −3
 x = 3 and x = 13
 No solution
i thonk its B.. am i right?

mehek14 · Answer

let's see
3 - 8 = -5
-3 - 8 = -11

anonymous · Answer

so its no solution ? @Mehek14

mehek14 · Answer

the only solution there is is 3

anonymous · Answer

oh ok... thankyou!

directrix · Answer

@Madisons_xo_beauty   On first pass through the problem, I got 3 and -3. 

Do you want to go through this again or are you good with the answer of whatever you already have?

anonymous · Answer

ya i think im good, but thanks @Directrix

directrix · Answer

What is your answer, if I may ask. I question this >>> the only solution there is is 3

directrix · Answer

|x| − 8 = −5

|x| = -5 + 8

|x| = 3

x = ? or ?   @Madisons_xo_beauty