Understanding Absolute Value Inequalities

The video tutorial explains how to graph all possible values for h on a number line, focusing on an inequality involving absolute values. It begins by solving the inequality to isolate the absolute value of h, then interprets the solution as a distance from zero. Finally, it demonstrates how to graph the solution on a number line, highlighting the range of values that satisfy the inequality.

What is the main focus of the problem discussed in the video?

• Solving an absolute value inequality

• Calculating the derivative of a function

• Graphing a quadratic equation

• Finding the roots of a polynomial

What is the first step in solving the inequality involving absolute value?

• Subtracting 19 and 1/2 from both sides

• Dividing both sides by 2

• Multiplying both sides by 2

• Adding 19 and 1/2 to both sides

What does the absolute value of h being less than 7 and 1/2 imply?

• h is exactly 7 and 1/2

• h is less than 0

• h is greater than 7 and 1/2

• h is within 7 and 1/2 units from zero

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.5

Which of the following values of h satisfies the inequality?

• 8

• -6

• -8

• 7

What is the distance interpretation of the absolute value inequality?

• Distance from h to 7 and 1/2

• Distance from h to 1

• Distance from h to -7 and 1/2

• Distance from h to 0

What is the significance of the number line in the solution?

• It helps in solving quadratic equations

• It is used to calculate the distance from zero

• It represents the range of h values that satisfy the inequality

• It shows the exact values of h

Which points are not included in the solution on the number line?

• Points exactly 7 and 1/2 units away from zero

• Points at zero

• Points less than 7 and 1/2 units away from zero

• Points greater than 7 and 1/2 units away from zero

What happens if h is exactly 7 and 1/2?

• It satisfies the inequality

• It does not satisfy the inequality

• It is greater than the required distance

• It is less than the required distance

What is the range of h values that satisfy the inequality?

• h > 7 and 1/2 and h < -7 and 1/2

• h < 7 and 1/2 and h > -7 and 1/2

• h > 0 and h < 7 and 1/2

• h = 7 and 1/2 or h = -7 and 1/2

Why are the points 7 and 1/2 and -7 and 1/2 not included in the solution?

• They are more than 7 and 1/2 units away from zero

• They are exactly 7 and 1/2 units away from zero

• They are less than 7 and 1/2 units away from zero

• They are equal to zero