- Solving absolute value equations with one absolute value expression
- Get the absolute value expression by itself on one side of the equation.
- After completing step 1, if the other side is a negative number, there is no solution.
- After completing step 1, if the other side is not a negative number, write the related equations and solve them.
- Test your answers in the original equation to make sure they are solutions.
Follow the steps below in the order given to solve absolute value equations.
Problem # 1