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15x + 16 = 0 and we need to find the value of 15|x|

15x + 16 = 0 => 15x = -16

15|x| = |15x| = |-16| = 16

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15x + 16 = 0

This is when 15x = -16.

=> 15|x| = |15x| = |-16| = 16

Answer D
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15x = -16
15|x| = 16 (it cannot be -ve)
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If 15x + 16 = 0, then 15|x| equals which one of the following?

(A) 15
(B) –16x
(C) 15x
(D) 16
(E) 16x

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