The problem is to evaluate the absolute value of $-8$, which is written as $|-8|$.

1. Problem Description

The problem is to evaluate the absolute value of $-8$, which is written as $|-8|$.

2. Solution Steps

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero. For any real number $x$, the absolute value of $x$ is defined as:

$|x| = x$ if $x \geq 0$

$|x| = -x$ if $x < 0$

In this case, we have $|-8|$. Since $-8 < 0$, the absolute value of $-8$ is $-(-8)$.

$-(-8) = 8$

3. Final Answer

The absolute value of $-8$ is

8. $|-8| = 8$