If the absolute value is set equal to a positive number, set the argument. (expression within the absolute value) equal to the number and set it equal to the ...

REMEMBER. The absolute value of a number is always positive. Find the absolute value of the number represented by the point on the number line. 1. J1. 10. 0. 1.

Before we define the absolute value function we will review the definition of the absolute value of a number. |x| = x if x ≥ 0 or |x| = −x if x < 0. That is, ...

Absolute Value (Definition). Absolute value: the absolute value of a number is its distance from zero (which must be a non- negative number). Mathematically ...

By definition, the equation |x| = 3 can be solved by finding real numbers at a distance of three units from 0. Two numbers satisfy this equation, 3 and –3.

ABSOLUTE VALUE. Page 2. Absolute Value. The absolute value of a number x, denoted by |x|, is defined by the formula x = ቊ x, x ≥. −x, x < 0. Absolute Value ...

Solving Absolute Value Equations. Solve each equation. 1) 3x = 9. 2 ... Create your own worksheets like this one with Infinite Algebra 2. Free trial ...

The absolute value of a number is the distance between this number and 0 on the number line. The absolute value of a number a is denoted by |a| . For ...

Absolute Value Equations. Solve each equation. 1) x = 5. 3) v. = Name. 2) r = 6. = 4. 4) x = 9. 5) m =2. 6) x = -2. 7) k-2=-8.

The absolute value of any real number is nonnegative. Therefore, the solution is all real numbers, b. An absolute value will be greater than zero at all points ...