Question

What is the solution set of –|x| = –8?

Answer 1

x = 8 or x = -8

Explanation:

Solve for x over the integers:

-abs(x) = -8

Hint: | Multiply both sides by a constant to simplify the equation.

Multiply both sides by -1:

abs(x) = 8

Hint: | Eliminate the absolute value.

Split the equation into two possible cases:

Answer: x = 8 or x = -8