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02 May 2012, 22:25

Guys,
Need your input as to how to approach absolute values problems. Facing little challenge in understanding the theroy and applying the same to problems

also just wanted to know is |x|always positive? when can this can be negative?
say if a expression says |x-4| > 4 = how can i read this / how can i rewrite this expression....sounds very basic but getting real trouble here...

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02 May 2012, 23:07

Check this out:

math-absolute-value-modulus-86462.html

If you still have doubts, post them back to the forum
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03 May 2012, 02:53

http://www.manhattangmat.com/strategy-s ... -value.cfm

thi article is simple amazing...........for me to overcome this difficult topic is to think always to absolute value as a distance point with a key central point. and then move on with different techniques.

Read very carefull this article and the other posts on that blog.

If you need, do not esitate to ask

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divakarbio7 wrote:

Guys,
Need your input as to how to approach absolute values problems. Facing little challenge in understanding the theroy and applying the same to problems

Check Absolute Value chapter of Math Book: math-absolute-value-modulus-86462.html

DS questions on absolute value to practice: search.php?search_id=tag&tag_id=37
PS questions on absolute value to practice: search.php?search_id=tag&tag_id=58

Tough absolute value and inequity questions with detailed solutions: inequality-and-absolute-value-questions-from-my-collection-86939.html

Hope it helps.
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Re: Need help on Absolute values - preparation [#permalink]

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divakarbio7 wrote:

Guys,
Need your input as to how to approach absolute values problems. Facing little challenge in understanding the theroy and applying the same to problems

It you are still facing problems, check out this post for absolute value fundamentals: http://www.veritasprep.com/blog/2011/01 ... edore-did/
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