Solve the absolute value equation: |3x + 2| = 8.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
An absolute value equation |A| = B means A = B or A = -B. So, 3x + 2 = 8 or 3x + 2 = -8. Solving the first gives 3x = 6, x = 2. Solving the second gives 3x = -10, x = -10/3.
An absolute value equation |A| = B means A = B or A = -B. So, 3x + 2 = 8 or 3x + 2 = -8. Solving the first gives 3x = 6, x = 2. Solving the second gives 3x = -10, x = -10/3.