Question

Solve |x| – 17 = 60
What is the correct answer

Answer 1

x=77

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x = 77, x = -77

Explanation:

|x| – 17 = 60

Add 17 to each side

|x| – 17+17 = 60+17

|x| = 77

The absolute value equation has two solutions, one positive and one negative

x = 77, x = -77