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McGraw Hill Glencoe Algebra 1, 2012

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5. Solving Equations Involving Absolute Value

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Exercise 9 Page 105

Can the absolute value of a number be negative?

Solution: $\emptyset$
Number Line:

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An absolute value measures an expression's distance from a midpoint on a number line. Since distance cannot be negative, the absolute value of a number cannot be negative.

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Check Your Understanding p.105

Practice and Problem Solving p.106-108

H.O.T. Problems p.108

Standardized Test Practice p.109

Spiral Review p.109

Skills Review p.109