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Definition
An absolute value function is any function that contains an expression inside absolute value bars, typically written as:
The absolute value of a number represents its distance from zero on the number line, so it is always non-negative.
Formally:
Summary
General Form
Graph Shape
Transformations
Absolute Value Inequalities
Why They Matter
Absolute value functions appear in real-life situations involving:
- distance
- error or tolerance
- piecewise behavior
- optimization problems
They are also a foundation for more advanced math, including piecewise-defined functions and linear programming.
Absolute Value Functions Math Activities
This is a fantastic bundle which includes 10 activities with answer guides about Absolute Value Functions. All our worksheets are completely editable so can be tailored for your curriculum and target audience.
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Worksheets Activities Included
- Identify the Vertex and Slope from an Equation
- Graph Absolute Value Functions
- Convert Between Piecewise and Absolute Value Form
- Solve Basic Absolute Value Equations
- Solve Absolute Value Inequalities
- Write an Absolute Value Function from a Graph
- Determine Transformations
- Evaluate Absolute Value Functions
- Modeling Real-World Situations
- Compare Two Absolute Value Functions