Solving Absolute Value Expressions

The video tutorial guides students through understanding and solving absolute value expressions. It begins with an introduction to the concept of absolute value, explaining it as the distance from zero, always positive. The tutorial then demonstrates solving basic and complex absolute value problems, emphasizing the use of absolute value bars as grouping symbols. Students are encouraged to follow along using a workbook and are guided through step-by-step solutions to build confidence in handling intimidating problems.

What is the absolute value of -12 + 5?

• -17

• 7

• -7

• 17

How do you simplify the expression with absolute values in both the numerator and the denominator?

• Add the absolute values directly

• Subtract the absolute values

• Evaluate the absolute values separately and then perform the operation

• Ignore the absolute values

What is the result of simplifying the fraction 12/6?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

How do you handle multiple absolute value bars in a complex expression?

• Evaluate each pair of bars separately

• Ignore the inner bars

• Subtract the values inside the bars

• Add all values inside the bars

What is the absolute value of -3?

• 6

• 3

• 0

• -3