Exploring Absolute Value Equations

Exploring Absolute Value Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
6.EE.B.7, HSF.IF.A.2, 8.EE.C.7B

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.6.EE.B.7
,
CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2
,
CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
Mr. Allen explains how to solve an absolute value equation. The process involves isolating the absolute value expression, splitting it into two separate equations, solving each equation, and verifying the solutions by substitution. The video provides a step-by-step guide to ensure understanding and accuracy in solving such equations.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Subtract a constant from both sides

Multiply both sides by a constant

Isolate the absolute value part

Add a constant to both sides

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After isolating the absolute value, what should be done next?

Combine like terms

Split the equation into two separate equations

Square both sides

Take the square root of both sides

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two equations obtained from |x + 4| = 5?

x - 4 = 5 and x - 4 = -5

x + 4 = 5 and x - 4 = 5

x + 4 = 0 and x - 4 = 0

x + 4 = 5 and x + 4 = -5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve the equation x + 4 = 5?

Add 4 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 4

Divide both sides by 4

Subtract 4 from both sides

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution to the equation x + 4 = -5?

x = -1

x = -9

x = 1

x = 9

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of plugging x = 1 back into the original equation?

10

5

20

15

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of plugging x = -9 back into the original equation?

10

5

15

20

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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