Solving a One Step Absolute Value Equation

The video tutorial explains how to find the absolute value of an equation, specifically B/5 = 2. It begins by defining the absolute value function and provides an example with X = 3, illustrating that absolute value represents distance and can have two solutions. The tutorial then demonstrates solving absolute value equations by setting up two cases: one for the positive and one for the negative value. The process of solving for variable B is detailed, showing the steps to undo division and multiplication, resulting in B = 10 or B = -10.

What does the absolute value of a number represent?

• The number itself

• The distance from zero

• The negative of the number

• The square of the number

How many solutions can an absolute value equation have?

• One

• Three

• Two

• None

When solving an absolute value equation, what should you do first?

• Add the numbers

• Subtract the numbers

• Set up two cases for positive and negative values

• Multiply the numbers

What operation is used to undo division when solving for a variable?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

What are the solutions for the equation B / 5 = 2?

• B = 2 and B = -2

• B = 0 and B = 10

• B = 10 and B = -10

• B = 5 and B = -5