Solve the equation.
-$$| 5 - 8 x | = 16$$
A) $\left\{ - \frac { 11 } { 8 } \right\}$
B) $\left\{ \frac { 11 } { 8 } , - \frac { 11 } { 8 } \right\}$
C) $\left\{ - \frac { 11 } { 8 } , \frac { 21 } { 8 } \right\}$
D) $\left\{ - \frac { 21 } { 8 } , \frac { 11 } { 8 } \right\}$

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The equation |5 - 8x| = 16 gives two cases: 5 - 8x = 16 and 5 - 8x = -16. Solving these, we get x = -11/8 and x = 21/8.

Solve the Equation ∣5−8x∣=16| 5 - 8 x | = 16∣5−8x∣=16

Solve the Equation $| 5 - 8 x | = 16$