Absolute Value Relationships Answers

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What can be concluded of the equation? Check all that apply.

A
There will be one solution.
B
There will be two solutions.
C
The solution to –(y + 6) = 2 will be also be a solution to the given absolute value equation.
D
The solution(s) will be the number(s) on the number line 2 units away from –6.
E
The value of y must be positive since the variable is inside absolute value signs.
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The solutions to the equation |y − 3|= 2 are and .

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The solutions to the equation |y − 3|= 2 are and .:5
The solutions to the equation |y − 3|= 2 are and .:1
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Which values of x are solutions to this equation?

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A
x = 4 or x = 8
B
x = 2 or x = 6
C
x = –2 or x = 2
D
x = –8 or x = 8
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Why are there two solutions for the equation |6 + y| = 2? Explain.

Answer:

The absolute value symbol in the equation indicates two solutions because absolute value is the distance from a number to zero on a number line. Two different directions, to the right and to the left, will determine the distance, thus two solutions.

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Selection 2:14.5
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Which of the following did you include in your response?

A
absolute value
B
the distance from a number to zero on a number line
C
two different directions to determine distance
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