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Find the constant of variation for the relation and use it to write an equation for the statement. then solve the equation.

What are the solutions to the following equation? |m| = 8.5 the value of m is equal to 8.5 and because each distance from zero is 8.5.

Nine people are going to share a 128-ounces bottle of soda. how many ounces will each person get drink? choose the correct equation and answer for this situation