Question

If the absolute value of x is 12, which of the following is true?

X can be 12 or -12

X=12

X=-12

X is zero

Answer 1

Answer:

x= 12  or x = -12

Step-by-step explanation:

|x| means take the positive value of x

|x| =12

We make two equations one positive and one negative

x= 12  or x = -12

Answer 2

Answer:

x can be 12 or -12

Step-by-step explanation:

|x| = 12

|(-12)| = 12

-12 or 12