<PRE><B>Question 701390</B>
&lt;br&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Tahoma&quot;&gt;This is a quick absolute value question.&lt;br&gt;

The definition of the absolute value function in words:&lt;br&gt;

Take the number as is if it is positive or zero.&lt;br&gt;

Take the opposite of the number if it is negative.&lt;br&gt;

Now, when we have an absolute value equation, we need to do a little work:&lt;br&gt;

{{{abs(a)=6}}}&lt;br&gt;

means, what number can we take the absolute value of to get 6?&lt;br&gt;

{{{a=6}}}  OR  {{{a=-6}}}&lt;br&gt;

The answer is a=6 or a=-6.&lt;br&gt;

It really is that simple.&lt;br&gt;

For most, if not all, absolute value equations you should have two solutions.&lt;br&gt;

There is a LOT more to it, but this is a good start.&lt;br&gt;

I hope this helps!  Keep practicing!  :)&lt;br&gt;

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