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I am new in the field of science please can you help me. I would I appreciate it. I am not that knowledgeable.
An absolute value is a mathematical concept that represents the distance between a number and zero on a number line. It is always a positive value, regardless of the sign of the number.
To find the absolute value of a number, you simply remove the negative sign (if there is one) and leave the number unchanged. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.
The properties of absolute values include:
Absolute values are used in a variety of real life situations, such as calculating distances, determining the magnitude of a force or temperature change, or finding the difference between two values. They are also commonly used in physics, engineering, and economics.
Sure! Let's say we have the equation |x - 3| = 5. To solve for x, we need to set up two equations, one for when x - 3 is positive and one for when it is negative.
For x - 3 ≥ 0, the equation becomes x - 3 = 5. Solving for x, we get x = 8.
For x - 3 < 0, the equation becomes -(x - 3) = 5. Solving for x, we get x = -2.
Therefore, the solutions to the original equation are x = 8 and x = -2.