Absolute value Definition and 365 Threads
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How to mathematically describe this weird set of points?
It is clear that one part of the solution is ##|x|\le |y|##, but that is not enough. We need another condition to get rid of some points. How to find it? I tried to write down some x-values and their y-value and tried to find a pattern, but I didn't see it. Any help?- Lotto
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- Absolute value Graph
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Trying to understand the property of absolute value inequality
First lets focus on ##|x|## which is defined as distance between ##x##and ##0##. But if we look into it closely $$13=|-11-2|$$ which is distance between -11 and 2 but $$13=|11-(-2)|$$ which means this is distance between 11 and -2. Which is it? In the same way $$x=|x-0|$$ is distance between 0...- mark2142
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- Absolute Absolute value Inequality Precalculus Property Value
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I Absolute value bars in dot product derivation
Dose someone please know why they have the absolute value bars in this derivation? many thanks!- member 731016
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- Absolute Absolute value Derivation Dot Dot product Product Value
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Solving an absolute value quadratic inequality
Im a having trouble understanding how this exactly works. $$ |x^2 - 4| < |x^2+2| $$ So I know the usual thing to do when you have absolute values,here it is even simpler since the right part of the inequality is always positive so I just have these 2 cases. 1. ## x^2-4 >= 0 ## and 2. ## x^2-4...- sylent33
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- Absolute Absolute value Inequality Quadratic Value
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Quadratic inequalities with absolute values
I was given a problem to solve that goes like this ##\frac{3}{|x+3|-1}\geq |x+2|## . I got the correct solution for all possible cases and here they are; for ##|x+3|\geq0## and ##|x+2|\geq## i got ##x\epsilon <-2, -2\sqrt{3} ]## and for ##|x+3|\leq0## , ##|x+2|\leq0## I got ##x\epsilon [-5...- Callmelucky
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- Absolute Absolute value Absolute values Inequalities Quadratic Quadratic equation
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Quadratic equation: Which way is correct? pic1 or pic2?
I am a bit confused, so if anyone can explain to me which way is right I would be very thankful. I think that the way in pic 1 is right because of the properties written next to the procedure but the professor who posts videos on youtube solved it the way as written in pic 2 where he didn't...- Callmelucky
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- Absolute value Quadratic Quadratic equation Square root
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Solving an equality with absolute values
Problem statement : Let me copy and paste the problem to the right as it appears in the text. Solution attempt (mine) : There are mainly three cases to consider. (1) ##\boldsymbol{x\ge 3\; :}## Using the relevant equations given above, the problem statement reduces to $$x-3+x-2 = 1\Rightarrow...- brotherbobby
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- Absolute Absolute value Absolute values Linear equation
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Pattern of variables with absolute value exponents
On ##x\in{(-1,1)}##, ##x\in{\mathbb{R}}##, ##\forall{n\in{\mathbb{N}}}##, ##x^{|2n|}=O(x^{|2n+1|})## Sugestions? Any answer is wellcome! Greetings, PF- mcastillo356
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- Absolute Absolute value Exponents Value Variables
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Solving for ##x## for a given inequality
[FONT=times new roman]Problem Statement : I copy and paste the problem from the text to the right. Attempt (mine) : Given the inequality ##\dfrac{x}{x+2}\le \dfrac{1}{|x|}##. We see immediately that ##x\ne 0, -2##. At the same time, since ##|x|\ge 0\Rightarrow \frac{x}{x+2}\ge 0##. Now if...- brotherbobby
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- Absolute value Algebra Inequality
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Solve for ##x## involving modulus
[FONT=georgia](I could solve the problem but could not make sense of the solution given in the text. Let me put my own solutions below first). [FONT=times new roman]1. Problem Statement : I copy and paste the problem to the right as it appears in the text. 2. My attempt : There are three...- brotherbobby
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- Absolute value Algebra Modulus
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Need help in manipulating rational absolute value inequalities
How does one manipulate rational absolute inequalities? For example, I want to transform the absolute value inequality ##|x-3|<1## to ##\frac{|x+3|}{5x^2}<A \ ##, for some number ##\text{A}##, to find an upper and lower bound on the latter term using the constraint in the first term, and not...- bamajon1974
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- Absolute Absolute value Inequalities Rational Value
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MHB Complex numbers such that modulus (absolute value) less than or equal to 1.
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- Absolute value Complex Complex numbers Modulus Numbers Value
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Rewrite an Expression to Eliminate Absolute Value
See attachment. I don't understand the solution given by David Cohen. 1. Note: x^2 is nonnegative for any real number x. This is because any value for x when squared is positive. Yes? 2. If x is greater than or equal to 0, then I can say that -2 - x^2 is negative in value, right? 3. What...- nycmathguy
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- Absolute Absolute value Expression Value
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Absolute Value (algebraic version)....2
Absolute Value (algebraic version) Rule: | x | = x when x ≥ 0 | x | = -x when x > 0 Rewrite each expression without using absolute value notation. Question 1 | x^4 + 1 | I say x^4 + 1 is a positive value. My answer is x^4 + 1. Question 2 |-sqrt{3} - sqrt{5} | The value of -sqrt{3} -...- nycmathguy
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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Absolute Value (algebraic version)....1
Absolute Value (algebraic version) Rule: | x | = x when x ≥ 0 | x | = -x when x > 0 Rewrite each expression without using absolute value notation. Question 1 |1 - sqrt{2} | + 1 The value 1 - sqrt{2} = a negative value. So, -(1 - sqrt{2}) = - 1 + sqrt{2}. When I put it all together, I get...- nycmathguy
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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B Does Absolute Value Affect Fraction Equality?
Is it correct that ##\frac{|x + 1|}{|x + 2|}## equal to ##\left|\frac{x + 1}{x + 2} \right|##? Please explain, I don't understand. Thank you -
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How to represent this absolute value inequality with constants?
see attached image, it asks to repesent it in x-graph constant "a" isn't conditioned. Do I need to separate it into a few cases of the constant a and represent each in one x-graph?- kenny1999
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- Absolute Absolute value Constants Inequality Value
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MHB Absolute value of real numbers
Reals $x,\,y$ and $z$ satisfies $3x+2y+z=1$. For relatively prime positive integers $p$ and $q$, let the maximum of $\dfrac{1}{1+|x|}+\dfrac{1}{1+|y|}+\dfrac{1}{1+|z|}$ be $\dfrac{q}{p}$. Find $p+q$.- anemone
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- Absolute Absolute value Numbers Real numbers Value
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B Properties of Absolute Value with Two Abs Values
Is it true that ##\frac{|a|}{|b|} = |\frac{a}{b}|## and ##|a| < |b| = a^2 < b^2##?- askor
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- Absolute Absolute value Properties Value
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- Forum: General Math
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Fourier series for trigonometric absolute value function
First, I try to define the function in the figure above: ##V(t)=100\left[sin(120\{pi}\right]##. Then, I use the fact that absolute value function is an even function, so only Fourier series only contain cosine terms. In other words, ##b_n = 0## Next, I want to determine Fourier coefficient...- agnimusayoti
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- Absolute Absolute value Fourier Fourier series Function Series Trigonometric Value
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB -gre.al.9 absolute value domain
Solve for y: $\quad |y+3|\le 4$ a.$\quad y \le 1$ b.$\quad y\ge 7$ c.$\quad -7\le y\le1$ d. $\quad -1\le y\le7$ e. $\quad -7\ge y \ge 1$ Ok I think this could be solved by observation but is risky to do so...- karush
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- Absolute Absolute value Domain Value
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Find the set of points that satisfy:|z|^2 + |z - 2*i|^2 =< 10
Hello everyone, I've been struggling quite a bit with this problem, since I'm not sure how to approach it correctly. The inequality form reminds me of the equation of a circle (x^2 + y^2 = r^2), but I have no idea how to be sure about it. Would it help just to simplify the inequality in terms...- Makadamij
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- Absolute value Complex numbers Inequality Points Set
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Absolute value of trigonometric functions of a complex number
So far I've got the real part and imaginary part of this complex number. Assume: ##z=\sin (x+iy)##, then 1. Real part: ##\sin x \cosh y## 2. Imaginary part: ##\cos x \sinh y## If I use the absolute value formula, I got ##|z|=\sqrt{\sin^2 {x}.\cosh^2 {y}+\cos^2 {x}.\sinh^2 {y} }## How to...- agnimusayoti
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- Absolute Absolute value Complex Complex number Functions Trigonometric Trigonometric functions Value
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How Do You Solve Complex Absolute Value Inequalities?
How to solve these two absolute value problems? 1. ##|3x - 5| > |x + 2|## My attempt: From what I read in my textbook, the closest properties of absolute value is the one that uses "equal" sign ##|3x - 5| = |x + 2|## ##3x - 5 = x + 2## ##3x -x = 5 + 2## ##2x = 7## ##x = \frac{7}{2}## ##|3x -...- askor
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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MHB *gre.al.9 GRE Exam Inequality with modulus or absolute value
given $|y+3|\le 4$ we don't know if y is plus or negative so $y+3\le 4 \Rightarrow y\le 1$ and $-(y+3)\le 4$ reverse the inequality $ y+3 \ge -4$ then isolate y $y \ge -7$ the interval is $-7 \le y \le 1$- karush
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- Absolute Absolute value Exam Gre Inequality Modulus Value
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Double integral domain with absolute value
D={(x,y)∈ℝ2: 2|y|-2≤|x|≤½|y|+1} I am struggling on finding the domain of such function my attempt : first system \begin{cases} x≥2y-2\\ -x≥2y-2\\ x≥-2y-2\\ -x≥-2y-2 \end{cases} second system \begin{cases} x≤y/2+1\\ x≤-y/2+1\\ -x≤y/2+1\\ -x≤-y/2+1\\ \end{cases} i draw the graph and get the...- DottZakapa
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- Absolute Absolute value Domain Double integral Integral Value
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I Necessity of absolute value in Cauchy Schwarz inequality
Reading The Theoretical Minimum by Susskind and Friedman. They state the following... $$\left|X\right|=\sqrt {\langle X|X \rangle}\\ \left|Y\right|=\sqrt {\langle Y|Y \rangle}\\ \left|X+Y\right|=\sqrt {\left({\left<X\right|+\left<Y\right|}\right)\left({\left|X\right>+\left|Y\right>}\right)}$$...- SamRoss
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- Absolute Absolute value Cauchy Inequality Theoretical minimum Triangle Value
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Proving |a|=|-a|: Using Cases and Triangle Inequality"
Problem Statement: Prove that |a|=|-a| Relevant Equations: ##|a|= a, ## if ## a \geq 0 ## and -a, if ## a \leq 0 ## Somewhat stumped on where to start... i know that we need to use cases. If we consider ##a\geq 0##, then are we allowed to use the fact that ##|-a|=|-1|\cdot|a| = |a| ##? This...- stunner5000pt
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- Absolute Absolute value Proof Value
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I Change of variables; why do we take the absolute value?
In transforming an integral to new coordinates, we multiply the “volume” element by the absolute value of the Jacobian determinant. But in the one dimensional case (where “change of variables” is just “substitution”) we do not take the absolute value of the derivative, we just take the...- Hiero
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- Absolute Absolute value Change Change of variables Value Variables
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MHB Absolute Value Equation |3x - 2|/|2x - 3| = 2
Solve the absolute value equation. |3x - 2|/|2x - 3| = 2 Solution: |3x - 2| = 2|2x - 3| 3x - 2 = 2(2x - 3) 3x - 2 = 4x - 6 Solving for x, I get x = 4. However, the textbook has two answers for this problem. The answer is also 8/7. How do I find 8/7?- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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MHB Solve Absolute Value Equation |(2x + 1)|/|(3x + 4)| = 1
Solve the absolute value equation. |(2x + 1)|/|(3x + 4)| = 1- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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MHB Solve Absolute Value Equation |x^2 - 2x| = |x^2 + 6x|
Solve the absolute value equation. |x^2 - 2x| = |x^2 + 6x| Seeking the first step.- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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I Simplifying this absolute value
I have the expression ##|nr^n|^{1/n}##. A quick question is whether I can allow the exponent to go inside of the absolute value. I know that if it were an positive integral exponent then because of the multiplicativity of the absolute value function that would be allowed. But I'm not sure what...- Mr Davis 97
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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Derivation, absolute value problem
Homework Statement Find k so that y - 36x = k is a normal to the curve y = 1 / abs(x-2). Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution My problem is regarding the absolute value. I know that the tangent to the curve must be (-1/36). In the solutions manual, it is said that by knowing the sign...- Kqwert
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- Absolute Absolute value Calculus Derivation Value
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Absolute value equality solution
Homework Statement Find solutions to the given equality 2. Relevant equation $$ x^2 +3|x-1|=1 $$ The Attempt at a Solution The above can be rewritten as: $$ |x-1| = {1-x^2\over 3}$$ If my understanding of absolute values is correct, the above simply means that: $$ x-1 = {1-x^2\over 3}...- marksyncm
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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Mathematical Analysis Proof: |x-y|<= |x|+|y|
Homework Statement 1. Show that for all real numbers x and y: a) |x-y| ≤ |x| + |y| Homework Equations Possibly -|x| ≤ x ≤ |x|, and -|y| ≤ y ≤ |y|? The Attempt at a Solution I tried using a direct proof here, but I keep getting stuck, especially since this is my first time ever coming...- Bonnie
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- Absolute value Analysis Direct proof Mathematical Proof
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Must we always use absolute value for lens magnification?
My brother's physics teacher says that magnification and height of image are always positive. Is she right?- Jonforall
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- Absolute Absolute value Lens Magnification Optic lens Optic problem Value
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B Absolute Value Inequality, |x|>|x-1|....where's my mistake?
Rule: Suppose a>0, then |x|>a if and only if x>a OR x<-a So |x|>|x-1| becomes: x>x-1 which is false (edit: or more accurately doesn't give the whole picture, it implies true for all x) OR x<-x+1 2x<1 x<1/2 which is false- mishima
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- Absolute Absolute value Inequality Mistake Value
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MHB Why can't real numbers satisfy this absolute value equation?
Explain, in your own words, why there are no real numbers that satisfy the absolute value equation | x^2 + 4x | = - 12. Can we say there is no real number solution here? If so, is the answer then imaginary taught in some advanced math class?- mathdad
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I Comparing two absolute value equations
Hello, How does one go about algebraically checking if |x+|y+z|| and ||x+y|+z| are equal?- marksyncm
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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Find the cdf given a pdf with absolute value
Homework Statement Consider a continuous random variable X with the probability density function fX(x) = |x|/5 , – 1 ≤ x ≤ 3, zero elsewhere. I need to find the cumulative distribution function of X, FX (x). 2. Homework Equations The equation to find the cdf. The Attempt at a Solution FX(x)...- aquaelmo
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- Absolute Absolute value Cdf Pdf Probabilities Value
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B How to interpret the integral of the absolute value?
This is rather basic, and may be a misconception of the notation, however, I can't make the following sum up: The following is given: x_n(t) = 1 -nt , (if 0 <= t <= 1/n) and 0, (if 1/n < t <= 1) However, this part I can't grasp this part in the book: \begin{equation} ||x_n||^2 = \int_0^1...- SeM
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- Absolute Absolute value Function Integral Norm Value
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MHB Why Are There No Real Solutions to the Equation \( |x^2 + 4x| = -12 \)?
Explain why there are no real numbers that satisfy the equation $$|x^2 + 4x| = - 12$$ How is this done algebraically?- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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MHB Absolute Value Definition....3
Use the algebraic definition of absolute value to rewrite the expression below in a form that does not contain absolute value.- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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MHB Absolute Value Definition....2
Use the algebraic definition of absolute value to rewrite the expression below in a form that does not contain absolute value.- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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MHB Absolute Value Definition....1
Use the algebraic definition of absolute value to rewrite the expression below in a form that does not contain absolute value.- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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Absolute value notation removal
Homework Statement Rewrite |x| < 1 and |x| > 1 by eliminating the absolute value sign Homework Equations |x| < 1 = -1 < x < 1 |x| > 1 = ? The Attempt at a Solution I know that |x| < 1 can be rewritten as -1 < x < 1 but I'm not sure about |x| > 1. Am I right to assume that |x| > 1 = -1 > x > 1?- kalpalned
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- Absolute Absolute value Notation Value
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MHB 232.q1.2c Double integral with absolute value in integrand
$\displaystyle \int_{-1}^{1} \int_{-2}^{3}(1-|x|) \,dy\,dx$ ok i was ? about the abs -
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MHB How Do You Solve the Absolute Value Equation -3|x+5| + 1 = 7|x+5| + 8?
-3|x+5| + 1 = 7|x+5| + 8 Solution: -3|x+5| – 7|x+5| = 7 -10 |x+5| = 7 |x+5| = -7/10 x+5 = ±(-7/10) x = ±(-7/10) – 5 x₁ = -7/10 – 5 x₁ = -57/10 x₂ = 7/10 – 5 x₂ = 2/10 x₂ = 1/5 Correct?- mathdad
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- Absolute Absolute value Value
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B Solving Absolute Value Inequalities: How to Define Cases
Hi there, I'm having trouble understanding this math problem: |x| + |x-2| = 2 The answer says its: 0<=x<=2 I understand you need different "cases" in order to solve this. For example, cases for when x is less than 0, when x-2 is less than 0, etc. Thanks, blueblast- blueblast
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- Absolute Absolute value Absolute values Inequality
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