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When absolute value is in the equation, the value of what's inside the | | can be positive or negative.
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document.write( "To solve an abs value equation, solve two equations.
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document.write( "y-5 > 3 and -(y-5) > 3
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document.write( "y-5 >3
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document.write( "y > 8
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document.write( "-(y-5) > 3 (when you divide both sides of an inequality by a negative number, flip the sign.)
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document.write( "y-5 < -3
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document.write( "y < 2
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document.write( "The solution is y<2, y>8