Absolute Value Equations

Front

What is absolute value?

Back

The distance of a number from zero.

Front

Solve |2x – 3| + 5 = 10.

Back

x = -1, 4

Front

Solve |8 - 4x| = 16.

Back

x = -2, 6

Front

Why is absolute value always positive?

Back

Absolute value is talking about distance, distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Front

Solve for x: |x - 6| + 4 = 10.

Back

x = 12 and x = 0

Front

What does |x| represent?

Back

The distance of x from 0 on the number line.

Front

If |x| = a, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = a or x = -a.

Front

Solve |x + 3| = 5.

Back

x = 2 or x = -8.

Front

What is the graphical representation of absolute value?

Back

A V-shaped graph that opens upwards.

Front

Solve |3x - 9| = 0.

Back

x = 3.