b. x= -6 or x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
|2x+ 4| = 8
The absolute value equation has 2 solutions, one positive and one negative
2x+4 = 8 Â Â Â Â Â 2x+4 = -8
Subtract 4 from each side
2x+4-4 = 8-4 Â Â Â 2x+4-4 = -8-4
2x = 4 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2x = -12
2x/2 =4/2 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2x/2 = -12/2
x =2 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â x = -6