Question

Solve the following equation. |x| + 8 = 17 A. x = 9 or x = -9 B. x = 25 or x = -25 C. x = 25 or x = -9 D. x = -25 or x = -9

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

|x| means absolute value.

17-8=9. the absolute value of 9 is 9. (thats why all the negative answers are wrong)