ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test 20733

Question 1 of 5
Absolute Value

The absolute value is the positive magnitude of a particular number or variable and is indicated by two vertical lines: \(\left|-5\right| = 5\). In the case of a variable absolute value (\(\left|a\right| = 5\)) the value of a can be either positive or negative (a = -5 or a = 5).

If \( \left|b + 6\right| \) - 8 = 8, which of these is a possible value for b?

-22
7
-16
-9