Answer:
see below
Step-by-step explanation:
│ x + 8│- 5= 2
Add 5 to each side
│ x + 8│- 5+5= 2+5
│ x + 8│= 7
The absolute value has two solutions, a positive and a negative
x+8 = 7 x+8=-7
Subtract 8 from all sides
x+8-8 = 7-8 x+8-8 = -7-8
x = -1 x = -15
