Other Types of Equations-Part Absolute Values Grouping Rational Exponents
Absolute Value Problems Steps Isolate the absolute value Remove the absolute value symbol Solve the equation Write the equation without the absolute value symbol again, changing the sign of the answer opposite the absolute value symbol Solve the equation Check both answers in the original equation 2
Absolute Value Example 3
Another Absolute Value Example 4
Another Absolute Value Example (Cont.) 5
Using Grouping Steps Write the equation in order from highest power to lowest Make sure it equals zero “Factor” as you would using the ‘Rainbow Method’ Use the Zero Factor Theorem to solve each factor 6
Grouping Example 7
Rational Exponents Steps Factor out a fractional exponent Use Zero Factor Theorem to solve 8
Rational Exponent Example 9
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