Unit 1 Day 3 Absolute Value Equations Classwork

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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 denoted as |x|.

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No solution, because the absolute value cannot be negative.

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It represents a horizontal shift of the graph 3 units to the right.

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What is the general form of an absolute value equation?

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What are the two cases to consider when solving an absolute value equation?

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1. The expression inside the absolute value is equal to the positive value. 2. The expression inside the absolute value is equal to the negative value.

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No solution, because absolute values cannot be negative.