SOLUTION: If x ∈ {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}, what is the maximum value for |x-8|? I simply do not get this problem, please help. I would be so thankful.

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Question 333993: If x ∈ {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}, what is the maximum value for |x-8|?
I simply do not get this problem, please help. I would be so thankful.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If x ∈ {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}, what is the maximum value for |x-8|?
I simply do not get this problem, please help. I would be so thankful.
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Your problem means "which of those numbers is the furthest away
from 8 on the number line?".
The number furthest from 8 is -3.
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|-3-8| = |-11| = 11
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-3 is 11 units away from +8
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Cheers,
Stan H.