Solving Absolute Value Equations

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What is an absolute value equation?

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An absolute value equation is 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 first step in solving an absolute value equation?

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The first step is to isolate the absolute value expression on one side of the equation.

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How do you check your solutions for an absolute value equation?

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Substitute the solutions back into the original equation to verify if both sides are equal.

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What is the significance of the absolute value in equations?

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Absolute value indicates that the solution can be both positive and negative, reflecting the distance from zero.

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What is the general form of an absolute value equation?

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