Question

How many solutions are there for the equation? |X| = 8
A- One Solution
B- Two Solutions
C- No Solution

Answer 1

Let's start with absolute value starting with our main equation of \[|x|=8\]Therefore
\[x=8 \]\[x=−8\]

Answer 2

this should be easy

Answer 3

im very confused

Answer 4

what does x=

Answer 5

then youll know

Answer 6

How many solutions do you see there

Answer 7

i actually dont know

Answer 8

How many do solutions do you see under "therefore"?

Answer 9

1?

Answer 10

no

Answer 11

0?

Answer 12

idk you tell me

Answer 13

Relook at what I posted above.

Answer 14

i stil dont get it

Answer 15

Relook the answers for the problem up there

Answer 16

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @umm
Let's start with absolute value starting with our main equation of \[|x|=8\]Therefore
\[x=8 \]\[x=−8\]
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There are 2..

Answer 17

that is so confusing. i dont get how theres 2

Answer 18

do you see two answers or one

Answer 19

my brain is seeing one

Answer 20

Hey!! So the type of problem you’re seeing here is for absolute value equation! That’s what those straight lines on the outside of the “x” indicate. Did you learn what exactly absolute value equations are @kenzie126 ?

Answer 21

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @sammixboo
Hey!! So the type of problem you’re seeing here is for absolute value equation! That’s what those straight lines on the outside of the “x” indicate. Did you learn what exactly absolute value equations are @kenzie126 ?
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
i did but things i learn dont stick with me.

Answer 22

That’s okay (: you’ll just have to find a good study method for you! If you need help with that too, let me know! Do you want me to explain absolute value equations or are you good for now? (: