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Algebra - Lesson 2-1
Algebra
Lesson 2-1
 
Vocabulary:
 
Examples:
Graphing on a number line:
1.) Name the points graphed on this number line
Look for the points, they are located at -6, -3, 2, and 4.
The set of numbers graphed is {-6, -3, 2, 4}
Evaluate expressions containing absolute values
2.) Evaluate |3| + 4x + |x| given x = -4
Replace the variables with the given value.
|3| + 4(-4) + |-4|
Find the absolute values
3 + 4(-4) + 4
Follow the order of operations, so we multiply
3 + (-16) + 4
Add
-13 + 4 = -9
Additional Information:
Self-Check Quiz
Wikipedia: Absolute Value
Math Forum: Points on a Line
 
Online resources:
Glencoe Algebra 1 Website
Number Line Bounce
Absolute Value Practice
 
Pictures:
 
 
 
Source: www.eduplace.com/math/mathsteps/7/a/index.html
 
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