Absolute value equations

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What is the definition of absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always non-negative.

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Solve for x: |x| = 5

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x = 5 or x = -5

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What is the absolute value of | -12 |?

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12

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Solve for x: |2x + 3| = 7

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x = 2 or x = -5

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What does the equation |x - 4| = 0 imply about x?

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x = 4

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Solve for x: |3x - 1| = 4

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x = 5/3 or x = -1

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What is the solution set for |x + 2| = 3?

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x = 1 or x = -5

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Solve for x: |x/2| = 6

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x = 12 or x = -12

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What is the absolute value of |0|?

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0

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Solve for x: |x + 1| = 2

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x = 1 or x = -3