Question

thermometer b.
$|x - 24| = 8$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply absolute value rule

For $|A|=B$, $A=B$ or $A=-B$. So:
$x-24=8$ or $x-24=-8$

Step2: Solve first equation

Isolate $x$ by adding 24:
$x=8+24$
$x=32$

Step3: Solve second equation

Isolate $x$ by adding 24:
$x=-8+24$
$x=16$

Answer:

$x=32$ or $x=16$