How do you solve #abs(x-8)=11#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-09-11T12:35:28

#x = -3, 11#

We have: #|x - 8| = 11#

#=> x - 8 = 11#

#=> x = 19#

or

#=> x - 8 = - 11#

#=> x = - 3#

Therefore, the solutions to the equation are #x = - 3# and #x = 11#.