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Lesson 2-5:  Absolute Value Functions and Graphs WorksheetLesson 2-5:  Absolute Value Functions and Graphs Worksheet
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Lesson 2-5: Absolute Value Functions and Graphs

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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 minimum values in the graph.  This two-page worksheet contains detailed notes, examples, and instruction, as well as four problems.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts

absolute value, functions, maximums, minimums

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absolute value, functions, Graph, maximum, minimum, math
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Worksheets
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.b MP5

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