Algebra I

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February 24, 2014

Solve the following problems by find the absolute value for each number. The absolute value of a number is its displacement from 0. Ex. 1) |-4| |3| = 3 2) |3| Ex. |-2| = 2 3) |100|

4) |-2|

5) |12|

6) |-25|

Find the reciprocal for the following numbers. The reciprocal is found by flipping the number. Ex. 1)

=
2)

Ex. 4 = 3)

4) 5

5) 2

6) 9

Algebra I

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Read the text to define the following words. (8 min) Solution -

Solve -

Equivalent Equations

Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations (10 minutes) The goal is to get x by itself, alone, or isolated. Check by substituting the value you find for x back into the original equation. Ex 1) 3 + x = 10 Ex2) 7 + x 2 = 10

Check.

Check.

Practice. Complete following problem and check your answer. 14 + x 10 = 4 - 2

Algebra I

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Solving Absolute Value Equations (10 minutes) The goal is to get x alone and solve equations with the absolute value operator. Check by substituting the value you find for x back into the original equation. Ex 1) |x| + 7 = 10 Ex2) |x| - 7 = -5 - 12

Check.

Check.

Practice. Complete following problem and check your answer. 4 - |x| = 14

Homework & Exit Ticket: Problems p. 103 problems 1-10