Q. Solve the absolute value equation. Check your solutions.∣x+8∣=12
Understand absolute value equation: Step 1: Understand the absolute value equation.The equation ∣x+8∣=12 means that the expression inside the absolute value, x+8, can be either 12 or −12.
Solve for x when x+8=12: Step 2: Solve for x when x+8=12.x+8=12x=12−8x=4
Solve for x when x+8=−12: Step 3: Solve for x when x+8=−12.x+8=−12x=−12−8x=−20
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