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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...

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

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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...

It you are still facing problems, check out this post for absolute value fundamentals: https://www.gmatclub.com/forum/veritas-prep-resource-links-no-longer-available-399979.html#/2011/01 ... edore-did/
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