Transform the absolute value equation $| x - 15 | = 16$ into two linear equations.
A) $x + 15 = - 16$ ; $x - 15 = - 16$
B) $x + 15 = 16$ ; $x + 15 = - 16$
C) $x - 15 = 16$ ; $x - 15 = - 16$
D) $x + 15 = 16$ ; $x - 15 = - 16$
E) $x + 15 = 16$ ; $x - 15 = 16$

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The absolute value equation $| x - 15 | = 16$ can be transformed into two linear equations by considering both the positive and negative scenarios of the absolute value expression. This results in $x - 15 = 16$ and $x - 15 = -16$.

Transform the Absolute Value Equation ∣x−15∣=16| x - 15 | = 16∣x−15∣=16

Transform the Absolute Value Equation $| x - 15 | = 16$