Answer:
-8 or 8
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the absolute equation:
[tex]\displaystyle \large{4|x|=32}[/tex]
First, divide both sides by 4 which leaves [tex]\displaystyle \large{|x|=8}[/tex]
Absolute Value Definition
[tex]\displaystyle \large{|x|=\begin{cases} x \ \ \ (x\geq 0)\\ -x \ \ \ (x<0) \end{cases}}[/tex]
So from |x| = 8, break into two intervals/conditions.
(1) when x ≥ 0
x = 8
(2) when x < 0
-x = 8
x = -8
From (1) and (2), the solution to 4|x| = 32 is 8 or -8
