Math Problem Statement
Solution
The graph shows two points: and . To write the absolute value equation, we need to follow the form , where is the midpoint between the two values, and is the distance from to either point.
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Find the midpoint :
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Find the distance (the distance from the midpoint to either endpoint):
Thus, the absolute value equation representing the graph is:
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Here are 5 relative questions to expand on the concept:
- How do you find the distance between two points on a number line?
- What are the steps to solve an absolute value equation like ?
- How would the equation change if the points were shifted?
- Can absolute value equations have no solution? Under what conditions?
- How would you write an absolute value inequality for this graph?
Tip: Remember that the absolute value represents the distance between and on the number line.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Absolute Value Equations
Number Line
Formulas
|x - a| = b where a is the midpoint and b is the distance from a to the endpoints
Theorems
Absolute Value Properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9