SOLUTION: I need the 2 part solution to this absolute value problem: |-9x+8| = |5x+8| Thank you

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Question 42807: I need the 2 part solution to this absolute value problem:
|-9x+8| = |5x+8|

Thank you

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
|-9x + 8| = |5x + 8|
-9x + 8 = 5x + 8
-14x = 0
x = 0
also
-9x + 8 = -5x - 8
-4x = -16
x = 4

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