Learn How To Solve an Absolute Value Equation by Isolating ABS Sign

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

• Multiply by the absolute value

• Add all terms together

• Subtract the absolute value

• Isolate the absolute value

Why is it important to divide by two when isolating the absolute value in this context?

• To simplify the equation

• To convert the equation to a fraction

• To undo the multiplication by two

• To apply the distributive property

What do absolute value symbols represent?

• Subtraction operations

• Multiplicative factors

• Absolute distance

• Grouping symbols

How many cases should be created when solving an absolute value equation?

• Two cases

• One case

• Three cases

• Four cases

What should you do after finding solutions to an absolute value equation?

• Check the solutions by plugging them back into the isolated equation

• Ignore the solutions

• Divide the solutions by the absolute value

• Multiply the solutions by two