Solve the Equation: -|x| = 8 - Understanding Absolute Value

Let's solve the equation $-\left|x\right|=8$. The expression inside the absolute value can take two forms:

1. $-x = 8$: This gives $x = -8$.

2. $-(-x) = 8$: This simplifies to $x = 8$.

Therefore, the solutions are $x = -8$ and $x = 8$.