Write an absolute value equation whose solution is the set of real numbers 7 units from zero on the number line.
A) $x - 7 = 0$
B) $x + 7 = 0$
C) $| x - 7 | = 0$
D) $| x | = 7$

Question

Write an absolute value equation whose solution is the set of real numbers 7 units from zero on the number line. 
A) $x - 7 = 0$
B) $x + 7 = 0$
C) $| x - 7 | = 0$
D) $| x | = 7$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The absolute value of a number represents its distance from zero on the number line. Therefore, $| x | = 7$ correctly represents all numbers that are 7 units away from zero, both positive and negative.

Write an Absolute Value Equation Whose Solution Is the Set x−7=0x - 7 = 0x−7=0

Write an Absolute Value Equation Whose Solution Is the Set $x - 7 = 0$