1.5: Absolute Values of Equations

Question 1

the __ of a number is its distance from zero on the number line and distance is non-negative

Answer 1

absolute value

Question 2

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

Answer 2

extraneous solution

Question 3

__ is one-half of the difference between the maximum and minimum values

Answer 3

tolerance