The absolute value of a number a is written as |a| and represents the distance between a and 0 on a number line. An absolute value equation is an equation that contains an absolute value expression. The equation |x|= a has two solutions...

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics related to absolute value, including solving equations and inequalities involving absolute values. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about additive inverses and absolute values.

This algebra lesson explains how to graph absolute value functions.

This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for absolute values equations with solutions and hints!

This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for absolute value inequalities with "less than" with solutions and hints!

This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for absolute value inequalities with "greater than" with solutions and hints!

Practice understanding the meaning of absolute value in real-world scenarios. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

Use this pre-calculus tutorial to learn about absolute values.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn about additive inverses and absolute values.

After explaining the geometric definition of absolute value, this lesson will guide you through several examples in solving inequalities that involve absolute value. Practice exercises and their solutions are also included.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the absolute value of positive and negative integers.

"Dr. Math" presents an in-depth discussion of the meaning of an absolute value inequality. The discussion tries to clarify some of the mis-conceptions surrounding absolute value.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn to evaluate absolute values, find the distance between two points, and solve absolute value equations. Students can watch a video...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students solve absolute value inequalities and show the solution graph. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students solve absolute value equations and interpret the solution. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to graph absolute value equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers using a graphing calculator to graph an absolute value equation. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, and attempt practice...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to solve equations involving absolute value. Students can explore guided notes and then attempt practice problems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students solve problems involving absolute values and inequalities. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to solve equations involving absolute value. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving absolute value equations. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces absolute value. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and then attempt practice problems.

The general form of an absolute value function is f(x)=a|x-h|+k. From this form, we can draw graphs. This article reviews how to draw the graphs of absolute value functions.