Demonstrate the meaning of an absolute inequality using three different methods. Here, scholars explore absolute value inequalities through graphing, number line distance, and compound inequalities. Pupils complete various activities to investigate each approach.

Concepts

absolute value equations, absolute value inequalities, solving equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a number line on the wall or floor and have pairs of students "walk" the solutions of the absolute value equations and inequalities

Classroom Considerations

• Requires preparation of activity cards
• Make sure class members have graphing calculators

Pros

• Includes a sentence frame to aid learners with the correct vocabulary
• Provides activity resources and student handouts for each part of the lesson

Cons

• Does not include answerkey 

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a