Learn How To Solve an Absolute Value Equation and Check Your Answers

The video tutorial covers solving equations involving absolute values. It begins with simplifying equations and isolating the absolute value. The instructor explains multiplying by the reciprocal and how to handle whole numbers and fractions. The tutorial then demonstrates creating two cases for solving equations and emphasizes the importance of checking solutions to ensure they are not extraneous.

What is the significance of using parentheses when multiplying quantities?

How do you handle the signs when negating both sides of an equation?

What does it mean if your solution is extraneous?