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This module is from Elementary Algebra by Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis, Jr.
The basic operations with real numbers are presented in this chapter. The concept of absolute value is discussed both geometrically and symbolically. The geometric presentation offers a visual understanding of the meaning of |x|. The symbolic presentation includes a literal explanation of how to use the definition. Negative exponents are developed, using reciprocals and the rules of exponents the student has already learned. Scientific notation is also included, using unique and real-life examples.Objectives of this module: understand the geometric and algebraic definitions of absolute value.
Overview
- Geometric Definition of Absolute Value
- Algebraic Definition of Absolute Value
Geometric definition of absolute value
Absolute value—geometric approach
The
absolute value of a number
, denoted
, is the distance from
to 0 on the number line.
Absolute value speaks to the question of "how far," and not "which way." The phrase how far implies length, and length is always a nonnegative (zero or positive) quantity. Thus, the absolute value of a number is a nonnegative number. This is shown in the following examples:
.
The quantity on the left side of the equal sign is read as "negative the absolute value of 5." The absolute value of 5 is 5. Hence, negative the absolute value of 5 is
.
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.
The quantity on the left side of the equal sign is read as "negative the absolute value of
." The absolute value of
is 3. Hence, negative the absolute value of
is
.
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Algebraic definition of absolute value
The problems in the first example may help to suggest the following algebraic definition of absolute value. The definition is interpreted below. Examples follow the interpretation.
Absolute value—algebraic approach
The
absolute value of a number
is
The algebraic definition takes into account the fact that the number
could be either positive or zero
or negative
.
- If the number
is positive or zero
, the first part of the definition applies. The first part of the definition tells us that if the number enclosed in the absolute bars is a nonnegative number, the absolute value of the number is the number itself.
- If the number
is negative
, the second part of the definition applies. The second part of the definition tells us that if the number enclosed within the absolute value bars is a negative number, the absolute value of the number is the opposite of the number. The opposite of a negative number is a positive number.
Sample set a
Use the algebraic definition of absolute value to find the following values.
.
The number enclosed within the absolute value bars is a nonnegative number so the first part of the definition applies. This part says that the absolute value of 8 is 8 itself.
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.
The number enclosed within absolute value bars is a negative number so the second part of the definition applies. This part says that the absolute value of
is the opposite of
, which is
. By the double-negative property,
.
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Practice set a
Use the algebraic definition of absolute value to find the following values.
Exercises
For the following problems, determine each of the values.
Due to a slowdown in the industry, a Silicon Valley computer company finds itself in debt
. Use absolute value notation to describe this company's debt.
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A particular machine is set correctly if upon action its meter reads 0 units. One particular machine has a meter reading of
upon action. How far is this machine off its correct setting?
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Exercises for review
Questions & Answers
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Suppose a consumer consuming two commodities X and Y has
The following utility function u=X0.4 Y0.6. If the price of the X and Y are 2 and 3 respectively and income Constraint is birr 50.
A,Calculate quantities of x and y which maximize utility.
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Source:
OpenStax, Elementary algebra. OpenStax CNX. May 08, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10614/1.3
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