Solve the equation.
-$$| b + 5 | = 3$$
A) $- 2$
B) $- 8$
C) $- 2 , - 8$
D) 2,8

Name: Solve the equation. -\[| b + 5 | = 3\] A) $- 2$ B) $- 8$ C) $- 2 , - 8$ D) 2,8
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The equation $| b + 5 | = 3$ has two solutions because the absolute value of a number can be positive or negative. Solving for $b$, we get $b + 5 = 3$ and $b + 5 = -3$. Solving each equation gives $b = -2$ and $b = -8$, respectively.

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Solve the Equation $| b + 5 | = 3$ A) $- 2$