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Solve the equation. $$|-8|+x=-3$$

Name: Problem 32, Chapter 3: Algebra 1
Uploaded: 2020-09-21T21:16:21-08:00
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Channel: Olivia Demers
Description: Solve the equation. |-8|+x=-3

   Solve the equation.

$$|-8|+x=-3$$

Algebra 1

Ron Larson, Laurie… 1st Edition

Chapter 3, Problem 32

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09/21/2020

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So, the absolute value of -8 is 8. We substitute this into the equation: $$|-8|+x=-3 \Rightarrow 8+x=-3$$ Show more…

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