Teach solving absolute value inequalities through inquiry. Groups use their knowledge of absolute value and solving inequalities to find a solution set to an absolute value inequality. Working collaboratively encourages discussion,...

Here is a instructional activity that starts with having geometers translate points using compass directions into an accurate picture of the problem. Then they must use their knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem or similar triangles to...

Your Algebra learners will explore what equations are functions or not functions and how to alter the domain to produce a possibility for the relations being a function with a limitted domain.

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

Twenty-five problems present a variety of practice solving absolute value equations as two linear equations and a compound inequality for the absolute value inequality. Also, there is practice graphing, checking solutions and finding...

A discussion of how to solve absolute value problems. The lesson goes into detail about the graphs of absolute value problems and how the graph is related to the numeric solution. Includes problems along with interactive widgets.

The students can use a StudyCards stack to learn how to solve absolute value equations and inequalities. Later, they will learn how to use the calculator graphing capabilities to solve the same type of problems in a new way.

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,...

This StudyCards set moves from explaining what an equation is, to solving an equation. The function approach is used to solve the equations.

Given 3-noncollinear points, find the absolute value that contains all 3 points.

Find the solution sets of absolute value inequalities like abs(x-3)5 using the equation editor (y=). Focus on finding the boundaries of inequality intervals.

Dr. Math explains how to solve equations with absolute values using an example a student posed for the Doctor to solve.

This lesson from S.O.S. Mathematics gives the definition of absolute value and examples on how to solve absolute value equations. Includes problems and solutions.

This tutorial explains how to solve a variety of equations, from simple to complex, and gives examples and solutions. Students are asked to solve for x before looking at a solution.

This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...

Site provides tutorial on solving algebraic equations including radical equations, quadratic equations, polynomial equations, fractional equations, absolute value equations.

Students learn how to solve equations and inequalities. Topics examined are linear equations, quadratic equations, linear inequalities, and absolute value inequalities. The class notes are available in pdf format.

Students will be challenged to submit an equation that "fits" a picture of a Christmas tree. Then they will generate an equation based upon a transformation of the picture.

Students play a game to identify the correct equation for the graph displayed. Through the game setting, they review graphs and equations of linear, quadratics, and absolute value functions.

This activity provides students an opportunity to discover the similarities involved in shifting the parent functions for absolute value, quadratic, cubic, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students will also be given the...

Explore transformations on an absolute value graph. Apply what you learn to Square root and x-squared equations.

The tutorial reviews algebra and trigonometric topics needed in Calculus. Topics examined are solving equations, rational expressions, absolute value, solving trigonometric functions, exponentials, and logarithms. Class notes,...

This site provides a brief overview of inequality. Content includes a definition and several examples using graphical images. (Absolute value graphs are used in this site.)

An overview of basic high school algebra topics can be found here. Absolute value, signed numbers, inequalities and equations, mixture problems, and direct and indirect variation are all listed, each with links to questions posed by...