Algebra U4L14 - Absolute Value Word Problems

Front

What is the definition of absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is denoted as |x|.

Front

Write the absolute value equation for a number x that is 5 units away from 10.

Back

|x - 10| = 5

Front

If |x - 3| = 7, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = 10 or x = -4

Front

What does the equation |x - a| = b represent?

Back

It represents that x is b units away from a on the number line.

Front

If the target weight of an object is 50 pounds and the acceptable error is 3 pounds, what is the absolute value equation?

Back

|w - 50| = 3

Front

How do you find the maximum and minimum values from an absolute value equation?

Back

Solve the equation for both the positive and negative scenarios.

Front

What is the relationship between absolute value and distance?

Back

Absolute value measures the distance between numbers on the number line.

Front

Write the absolute value equation for a temperature that is 15 degrees away from 200 degrees.

Back

|x - 200| = 15

Front

If a bottle must contain 16 ounces, plus or minus 0.5 ounces, what is the absolute value equation?

Back

|v - 16| = 0.5

Front

What is the solution set for the equation |x + 2| = 4?

Back

x = 2 or x = -6