Equations and Inequalities

Virginia SOL A2.EI.1

Represent, solve, and interpret absolute value equations and inequalities in one variable.

What students need to be able to do

  • Create an absolute value equation in one variable to model a contextual situation.
  • Solve an absolute value equation in one variable algebraically and verify the solution graphically.
  • Create an absolute value inequality in one variable to model a contextual situation.
  • Solve an absolute value inequality in one variable and represent the solution set using set notation, interval notation, and a number line.
  • Verify possible solutions to absolute value equations and inequalities algebraically, graphically, and with technology.