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QuizMultiple Choice

Equations in One Variable

Question 3 • LA-Algebra II A

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

Answer
A
{8}
B
{–8}
C
{–8, 8}
D
no solution

Explanation

Multiply both sides of –|x| = –8 by –1 to get |x| = 8. The absolute value of a number is 8 when the number is either 8 or –8, so the solution set is {–8, 8}, choice C.

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