1.5: Absolute Value of Equations & Inequalities

Question 1

Absolute Value

Answer 1

distance from zero on the number line and distance is non-negative.

Question 2

Extraneous Solution

Answer 2

solution of an equation derived from an original equation that is not a solution of the original equation

Question 3

Tolerance

Answer 3

difference between a desired measurement and its maximum and minimum allowable values