Pre-Algebra : Absolute Value

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Example Question #1 :Absolute Value

Solve:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Example Question #1 :Absolute Value

Solve:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Step 1: solve the problem

Step 2: solve for absolute value

Remember, absolute value refers to the total number of units, so it will always be positive. For instance, if I am $4 in debt, I have -$4, but theabsolute valueof my debt is $4, because that is the total number of dollars that I'm in debt.

Example Question #1 :Absolute Value

Solve:

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

First, solve the equation:

Next, account for the absolute value:

Therefore, the answer is.

Example Question #4 :Absolute Value

Solve the expression below:

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Explanation:

simplifies to

For absolute value expressions, the value within the bars is treated as positive

So, the expression becomeswhich adds to

Example Question #5 :Absolute Value

Evaluate:

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None of the other responses is correct.

Correct answer:

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Example Question #321 :Operations And Properties

Solve:

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Example Question #7 :Absolute Value

Evaluate for:

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Substitute 9 forand evaluate:

Example Question #8 :Absolute Value

Evaluate for:

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Substituteforand evaluate:

Example Question #1 :Absolute Value

Solve:

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Explanation:

Step 1:Solve the problem

Step 2:Solve for the absolute value

Remember, absolute value refers to the total number of units, so it will always be positive. For instance, if I am $5 in debt, I have -$5, but theabsolute valueof my debt is $5, because that is the total number of dollars that I'm in debt.

Example Question #10 :Absolute Value

Solve for.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When taking absolute values, we need to consider both positive and negative values. So, we have two answers.

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