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 function represent?

How many solutions can there be when solving absolute value equations?

What are the two cases to consider when solving the equation B / 5 = 2?

What is the value of B when B / 5 equals the positive value of 2?

What is the value of B when B / 5 equals the negative value of 2?