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Willow Tree

Solving Equations and Inequalities with Absolute Value

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
The concept of absolute value can be difficult for learners to grasp. Reinforce their understanding of a basic absolute value expression and connect it to solving equations and inequalities. Scholars write two equations/inequalities to...
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Curated OER

Lesson 2-5: Absolute Value Functions and Graphs

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
What is absolute value? What is an absolute value function? Emerging mathematicians solve equations containing variables inside an absolute value sign.  They graph each function on a coordinate plane and identify the maximum and...
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Curated OER

Integrated Algebra Practice: Absolute Value Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this absolute value expression worksheet, students solve 13 multiple choice and short answer questions. Students simplify absolute value expressions by adding, subtracting, and finding the absolute value of rational numbers.
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Education Development Center

Absolute Value Reasoning

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
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,...
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Curated OER

Absolute Value

For Students 8th - 9th
For this absolute value worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they rewrite the expressions without absolute value. Then, students solve each inequality shown. In addition, they simplify the...
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Curated OER

Absolute Value

For Students 11th - 12th
In this absolute value worksheet, students solve 10 different equations that include solving absolute values. First, they determine whether their equation is expressed in the a+bi form. Then, students select the coefficients for a and b....
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Connecting Graphing and Solving Absolute Value Equations and Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Can you solve an equation graphically? Absolutely! This Algebra II lesson makes the connection between solving an absolute value equation and graphing two functions. Graphing absolute value functions is presented through the process of...
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Curated OER

Integers and Absolute Value Online Worksheet

For Students 6th - 7th
Middle schoolers select the correct answer to each of 10 questions from the four choices given. Questions ask students about placement of numbers on a number line as well as asking them to find the value of a problem. Answers are found...
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Curated OER

Evaluating Expressions

For Students 8th - 9th
In this evaluating expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 50 various types of review problems. First, they complete each sentence and define the listed terms. Then, students evaluate each expression for the given values. They...
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Curated OER

Division of Absolute Value of Numbers

For Students 7th - 8th
In this division of absolute value of numbers worksheet, students solve seven division problems using the absolute value of numbers in each expression.
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Curated OER

Signed Numbers

For Students 6th - 7th
Sixth and seventh graders solve and complete 8 different types of problems. First, they multiply and divide by signed numbers. Then, they rewrite any division as multiplication by the reciprocal. Pupils also work out the absolute value...
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Curated OER

Solving Open Sentences Involving Absolute Value

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this math worksheet, students solve 6 open sentences and graph solutions using a line graph. Students then express 2 story problems in terms of inequalities. Students then write open sentences for 2 graphs.
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Curated OER

Absolute Value Equations

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this absolute value equations worksheet, students solve ten absolute value equations. They first set the quantity inside the absolute value sign equal to the positive and negative value on the other side of the equal sign. Students...
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Curated OER

Evaluating Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students use substitution to evaluate algebraic expression, including absolute values, factorials, and exponents.    The two page worksheet contains eighteen multiple choice...
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Curated OER

Absolute Value

For Students 8th - 9th
In this absolute value worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include various absolute values. First, they determine the value of the number expression in each absolute value. Then, students simplify the expressions. In...
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Curated OER

Absolute Value Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
For this absolute value equations worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include various absolute value equations. First, they split the equations into its two possible cases, one case for each sign, and remove the bars....
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Curated OER

Math 121 - Absolute Value

For Students 9th - 10th
In this absolute value worksheet, learners solve absolute value problems. Problems contain inequalities. This one-page worksheet contains twelve problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

Solving Absolute Value Inequalities

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Start this activity with a brief description of how to solve absolute value inequalities. A space is provided to help classify the inequalities into types (greater than, less than, or equal to) and for learners to show how to graph their...
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Willow Tree

Order of Operations

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
It's the classic please excuse my dear aunt sally strategy to remembering the order of operations. Young mathematicians practice to develop an understanding of the order of operations. Examples and practice problems include...
Interactive
Curated OER

Five Simplify With Parentheses and Absolute Value Problems

For Students 6th - 9th
For this grouping symbols worksheet, students simplify five interactive expressions containing a single number, grouping symbols and signs.  The solutions are provided and new number may be placed in each problem. 
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Curated OER

Simplify the Absolute Value of Numbers

For Students 6th
For this simplifying absolute value of numbers worksheet, 6th graders simplify a total of 8 expressions that use absolute value. Answers are included.
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Curated OER

Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve and graph the solutions to absolute value equations and inequalities. The two page worksheet provides explanation and examples in addition to sixteen practice questions. Answers are...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Above and below sea level

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Using the real-world example of elevation, above or below sea level, young mathematicians interpret expressions using negative signs, and absolute value. This task provides a good opportunity to discuss the notion of magnitude and...
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Curated OER

Integrated Algebra Practice: Evaluating Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this evaluating expressions worksheet, students solve 10 short answer and multiple choice questions. Students evaluate absolute value, polynomial, and exponential expressions for a given value.