X=8 and x=18 the absolute value equation that has a given solution i dont get this can you show me step by step how to solve this

Ok so x=8, 18 are the zeroes or solutions for the given equation you will put this into a for called x-intercept form

(x-a)(x-b)=c

let c be 0 so when you find the Xs you can get the solutions (ex. x-8=0 => x=8)

I am not sure what answer you wanted but here is how to get to the original equation

1) multiply the binomials =>

2) you will get

the answer is 375 miles

step-by-step explanation:

first, you divide the triangle in two, tô form a retangle triangle. after, using pythagoream theorem:

18^2 = 14^2 + (x/2)^2

(x^2/4) + 196 = 324

x^2/4 = 324 - 196

x^2/4 = 128

x^2 = 512

x = √512

x = √2^9

x = 16√2 cm

i hope i you.