Alg I: Solving Abs Value Eq |x - b| = c
On a separate sheet of paper, solve the absolute value equation that appears in the applet below.
Once you obtain both solutions, enter them in the input boxes.
Stuck? Try task 2 again!
If you get any one (or more) of these solutions correct, you'll see a big "Correct !!! " sign appear.
Repeat this exercise as many times as you need in order to master this concept!
Still stuck? Here's an example problem:
|x- -4|=10
This is telling us that the expression (x- -4) gives us a value that is 10 units away from -4. That means it can either end up at 10 or -10.
So, x- -4 = 10 or x- -4=-10
That means, x+4 = 10 or x+4=-10
Which tells us that x=6 or x=-14
Challenge Problem:
Solve