Solve Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Lesson 1.7 Solve Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Objective Solve absolute value equations and inequalities
Standard 1.0 Students will solve equations and inequalities involving absolute value
Absolute value A number x written , is the distance the number is from 0 on the number line Question What numbers are 1 unit from 0 on the number line? What numbers are 1 unit from 5 on the number line?
Solving Absolute value equations Examples 1. 2.
Where c>0 Step 1: Write two equations: ax + b = -c or ax + b = c Step 2: Solve each equation Step 3: Check each solution in the original equation
Indy Practice 1. 2.
Compound Absolute Value Inequalities
How do you remember And/OR? Greater than mORe than Less than Less thAND
Example
Indy Practice
Welcome to the Real World A professional baseball should weigh 5.125 ounces, with a tolerance of 0.125 ounce. Write and solve an absolute value inequality that describes the acceptable weights for the ball Actual Weight - Ideal Weight ≤ Tolerance
Homework p.55 #3, 7, 20, 30, 38, 56, 81