Solve the following equation |x| + 8 equals 17

x = -9 OR 9

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's define what absolute value is:

The distance a number is away from 0,

or in simpler terms, all numbers are either positive or 0.

We can just write this as an algebraic equation really:

|x| + 8 = 17

Same to both sides, subtract 8 on both sides

|x| = 9

x could just equal 9 BUT x could also be -9 and be turned into a 9, so we list it for both possible solutions.

Tell me if you have any questions.

16 centimeters

Step-by-step explanation:

The constant rate is 8/3 (cm/hr)

8/3 = 2.67 (rounded to hundredths place)

Multiply the dividend by the time, which is 6 hours

2.67 x 6 = 16.02

Therefore, 16.02 (or 16 depending on how you rounded) centimeters accumulated on the ground.