In the equation \( |x - 79| = 12 \), the variable \( x \) represents the calories burned per hour while sleeping. The equation itself describes the relationship between the number of calories burned and the target value of 79 calories burned, with a variation of 12 calories above and below this target.
The total calories burned per hour while sleeping varies and is modeled by the equation |x−79|=12 . Which number in the equation represents the calories burned per hour?(1 point
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