Question

So how do I solve absolute value problems?
EXAMPLES: 6 + [4], 8-[3+5], [9-7+3], [-4] + [-5]
I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO DO ALL DIFFERENT TYPES

Answer 1

absolute value takes any number and makes it positive, so [x]=x and [-x]=x

Answer 2

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/absolute.htm

Answer 3

Wait, those brackets mean absolute value? I thought they were just brackets.

Answer 4

do the equations inside the |...| and whatever number you get; drop the sign

Answer 5

some people cant find the "|" key :) on my keyboard its right above the "enter"

Answer 6

On mine too. I just don't understand how you assume the [] is an alternative for absolute value symbols ||

Answer 7

because he said they were absolute value problems

Answer 8

maybe its a british thing :)

Answer 9

Okay, I didn't read the first line. I'm not british.

Answer 10

So @amistre64, your saying i'd start with

8-[3+5]
and then.... 8-[8]????

Answer 11

yes

Answer 12

[-4] + [-5] = ....isn't it the same?

Answer 13

yes, so what do you get, I just want to make sure you understand how to solve them that is all

Answer 14

8-|8| = 8-8 = 0 yes

|-4| + |-5| = 4+5 = 9

Answer 15

ooooooooh! =) Thanks amistre64!!!!

Answer 16

all absolute value are is a distance, a length, an absolute value. it doesnt care what teh sign directions are :)

Answer 17

solve everything in the absolute value functions first, then make whatever that is positive (as amistre says), then solve the rest of the equation... similar to parenthesis, do em first, then the rest...

Answer 18

a length of 4 add to a length of 5 = a length of 9

Answer 19

Just treat absolute values like other brackets or parens, but before removing them you have to make whatever is inside them positive.

Answer 20

The only time they get 'tricky' is when solving for a variable inside the absolute values.

Answer 21

^whether that length of four goes left or right from 0 on the number line, its still a length of 4, thats what absolute values are

Answer 22

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