Question

Can you explain how to do absolute value problems

Answer 1

When solving problems involving absolute values, you must consider the positive and the negative case.

For example:
\[\left| 3x \right| = 6\]

You can re-write this equation to show the positive and negative case:
3x=6
-\left( 3x \right) = 6\]

The solutions to this problem are 2 and -2.