Solving Absolute Value Equations

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What is an absolute value?

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

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There is no solution, as absolute values cannot be negative.

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What is the first step in solving an absolute value equation?

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Isolate the absolute value expression on one side of the equation.

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Why is the absolute value of a number always non-negative?

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Because it represents distance, which cannot be negative.

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