Absolute Value Functions

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The absolute value of a real number is its value with its sign removed. The number is placed between vertical lines to signify that we are to ignore its sign.

The Concept
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The absolute value can never equal a negative

The absolute of a positive equals the absolute of the negative The absolute of a product of two values equals the product of their absolutes The absolute of quotient
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Properties
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An Absolute Situation
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The Basic Absolute Value

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Interactive Graph

For the Visual Learner

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The loss of Parameter b

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The Transformed A.V.F.

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Parameters Properties
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Remember
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Drawing the Graph

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Practice
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Absolute Value Functions

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Drawing the Graph

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Sketching the Graph

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Zeros and Equations

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Zeros Example
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Zeros Example
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Zeros Example
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Zeros Example
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Steps:
Isolate the absolute value Check if the equation has solutions (does the R.S. equal a positive or negative?) Split the absolute into two cases: The positive and The Negative Solve the resulting two equations with respect to the critical value Deduce the solution set from the equation or the zeros of the function.

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Zeros and Equations

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Finding the Rule

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Find the Rule of the Function:

Vertex (0,2)

Point (2, 3)

Example
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Example
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Sign
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The solution set of an inequality with an absolute value

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May be an interval or the union of intervals May be a single value (one solution) May be empty (no solution)

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Inequalities
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Inequalities
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Steps:
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Isolate the absolute Determine the region (interior or exterior) The value opposite the absolute (on the other sign of the inequality symbol) is considered the critical value Split into 2 cases: The Positive and the Negative (same as
an equality)

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Draw your number line Apply the values found Represent the solutions on a number line
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Inequalities
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Write your solution set

Example
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Critical Value = 0

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Example
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Critical Value = 7

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Practice Reflections Text

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