Chapter A.6, Problem 53AYU

To determine

To solve: $\left|-2x\right|=8$

Answer to Problem 53AYU

$x=-4,4$

Explanation of Solution

$\left|-2x\right|=8$

$-2x=8$ or $-2x=-8$

$x=-4$ or $x=4$   (Divide $-2$ on both sides)