Answer:
x = -9 OR 9
Step-by-step explanation:
First, let's define what absolute value is:
The distance a number is away from 0,
or in simpler terms, all numbers are either positive or 0.
We can just write this as an algebraic equation really:
|x| + 8 = 17
Same to both sides, subtract 8 on both sides
|x| = 9
x could just equal 9 BUT x could also be -9 and be turned into a 9, so we list it for both possible solutions.
Tell me if you have any questions.
