SOLVING EQUATIONS CONTAINING ABSOLUTE VALUE(S)

Note:

• if and only if

• if and only if a+b=3 or a+b=-3

• Step 1: Isolate the absolute value expression.

• Step 2: Set the quantity inside the absolute value notation equal to + and - the quantity on the other side of the equation.

• Step 3: Solve for the unknown in both equations.

• Step 4: Check your answer analytically or graphically.

Solve for x in the following equations.

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Problem 3.5a:

Solution

Problem 3.5b:

Solution

Problem 3.5c:

Solution

Problem 3.5d:

Solution

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