Absolute Values - SAT Math Accelerator (copy)

Absolute value

Turns inside’s result positive

Copy and paste number and negate it

What is the rule for absolute value inequality?

When the absolute value is LESS than (<)

What does the absolute value inequality rule only apply for?

Create two versions with the results

What is the rule for absolute value equations?

1. Graph the absolute value portion 2. Apply the absolute value 3. Move up or down accordingly

What are the 3 steps for graphing absolute value?

Bring negative Y values to positive at the tipping point (+ -→ -)

What does it mean to “apply the absolute value”?

Up

What does + mean (vertical shift)

Down

What does - mean (vertical shift)

| Variable - Median | < Max - Median

In an absolute value word problem, if asked for possible values what formula do you use?

| Variable - Median | > Max - Median

In an absolute value word problem, if asked for impossible values what formula do you use?

x1 + x2/2

How do you find the median? (Midpoint Formula)