Master Solving One Step Absolute Value equations

This video tutorial explains how to solve one-step absolute value equations. It begins with a review of absolute value as the distance on a number line, emphasizing that distance is always positive. The tutorial then covers solving equations by considering both positive and negative solutions, and highlights scenarios where no solution exists. The process involves rewriting equations without absolute value symbols and using inverse operations. Example problems are provided to reinforce the concepts.

What is the definition of absolute value in terms of distance on a number line?

Explain why the absolute value of both -3 and 3 is equal to 3.

What are the two possible solutions when the absolute value of a number is equal to 9?

What happens when the absolute value of a variable is set equal to a negative number?

Describe the process of solving an absolute value equation.

What is the significance of creating both positive and negative equations when solving absolute value problems?

How do you verify that your solutions to an absolute value equation are correct?