Solving Absolute Value Equations: Part 2

What is the first step in solving absolute value inequalities or equations with external elements?

• Simplify the equation

• Combine like terms

• Isolate the absolute value portion

• Distribute the constants

Which operation would you use to isolate the absolute value if the equation involves subtracting five?

• Subtract five

• Multiply by five

• Add five

• Divide by five

What does it mean when an expression inside an absolute value equals nine?

• The expression is nine units away from zero

• The expression is zero

• The expression is nine units away from nine

• The expression is nine units away from one

How many solutions are there typically for an absolute value equation?

• One

• Four

• Three

• Two

If the absolute value of an expression equals nine, what are the two possible values of the expression?

• Negative nine and nine

• Negative nine and zero

• Nine and zero

• Zero and nine

What are the final steps to solve each equation after isolating the absolute value?

• Add seven and multiply by two

• Subtract seven and multiply by two

• Add seven and divide by two

• Subtract seven and divide by two

What are the two solutions for the equation given in the video?

• x = 1 or x = -8

• x = -1 or x = -8

• x = 1 or x = 8

• x = -1 or x = 8