Q. Solve for all values of x in simplest form.64=∣8x∣Answer: x=
Understand absolute value equation: Understand the absolute value equation.The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. Therefore, ∣8x∣ can be either 8x or −8x, depending on the value of x.
Set up two equations: Set up two separate equations to solve for x. Since ∣8x∣ can be either 8x or −8x, we have two cases to consider: Case 1: 8x=64 Case 2: −8x=64
Solve for x in Case 1: Solve for x in Case 1.Divide both sides of the equation by 8 to isolate x:8x=64x=864x=8
Solve for x in Case 2: Solve for x in Case 2.Divide both sides of the equation by −8 to isolate x:−8x=64x=−864x=−8
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