Unit 2 Flashcard 2

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d = -1

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x = 8 and x = -8

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{-15, -1}

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What is the definition of an absolute value equation?

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An equation that contains an absolute value expression, which represents the distance of a number from zero on the number line.

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What is the formula for solving a literal equation for a specific variable?

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Rearranging the equation to isolate the desired variable on one side.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable in an equation?

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Finding the value(s) of the variable that make the equation true.

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What is the process to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Use inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What is the significance of the absolute value in equations?

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It indicates that the solution can be both positive and negative.