1. Absolute Values of Products in Open Sentences
Chapter 3
Section 3.6

2. Objective
Students will extend your skills in solving open sentences that involve absolute value.

3. Concept
x = 3 means x is 3 units from 0 x = -3 or x = 3 x < 3 means x is less than 3 units from 0 -3 < x < 3 x > 3 means x is more than 3 units from 0 x < -3 or x > 3

4. Concept
To solve absolute values in open sentences, set the absolute value part =, <, or > to the positive and negative of the number. Example: x + 4 = 1 x + 4 = -1 x + 4 = 1

5. Concept
Remember that any time you multiply or divide by a negative you must flip the inequality sign.

6. Example
Solve and Graph 2p – 7 = 7

7. Example
Solve and Graph 10 – 2x > 6

8. Questions

9. Assignment
Worksheet