Absolute Value



            6       6



-10    -5       0       5   10
Absolute Value



            10       10


-10    -5        0        5   10
Absolute Value




-10    -5   0    5     10
Solving Absolute Value




-10   -5   0   5   10
Solving Absolute Value
           To solve (when the
           absolute value is by
           itself), split into two
           equations:
           • One with a positive 6
           • The other with a
              negative 6

           Then solve each
           individually
Solving Absolute Value
           To solve (when the
           absolute value is by
           itself), split into two
           equations:
           • One with a positive
           • The other with a
              negative

           Then solve each
           individually
Negative distance?




-10   -5   0   5   10
Check for Understanding
Check for Understanding
Guided Practice

1. Isolate the Absolute Value


2. Split into two equations

3. Solve each equation



4. CHECK THE ANSWERS!
Guided Practice

1. Isolate the Absolute Value

2. Split into two equations


3. Solve each equation



4. CHECK THE ANSWERS!
Guided Practice
Summary
What are the steps to solve an absolute
value equation?
1. Is the Absolute Value alone?
2. Split the Absolute Value into two
   equations
3. Solve each equation individually
4. Check your answers by plugging them in!
Summary
On a half sheet of paper, solve the following to turn in as your
ticket out the door.
                                                          John Doe
                          Exit Ticket                     D8
                                                          12/6/11

Dec. 6 - Absolute Value Equations