What is the solution set of |–x| = 3.5?

Absolute value measures distance from zero, so the equation |–x| = 3.5 has the same solutions as |x| = 3.5. A number 3.5 units from zero can be either –3.5 or 3.5. Therefore, the solution set is {–3.5, 3.5}, choice A.

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