Solving Absolute value equations with a variable on both sides

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving an equation with an absolute value?
Add a constant to both sides
Multiply both sides by a variable
Isolate the absolute value
Divide both sides by a constant
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When creating the second case for an absolute value equation, what must you remember to do?
Add parentheses around the expression
Leave the expression unchanged
Negate the entire expression inside the absolute value
Multiply the expression by zero
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might you choose to switch the side of the variable when solving an equation?
To avoid using parentheses
To make the variable negative
To simplify the equation
To ensure the variable remains positive
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after finding potential solutions to an absolute value equation?
Add them together
Multiply them by a constant
Verify by plugging them back into the original equation
Ignore them and move on
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an extraneous solution?
A solution that satisfies the equation
A solution that does not satisfy the original equation
A solution that is always positive
A solution that is always negative
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