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Algebra 2 M1T1L1

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Absolute value is often described as "making a number positive." Is this statement always true? Explain.

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Catalina says:
"Absolute values are always positive, so $|a|=-a$
Is Catalina correct?

Yes, because absolute values are always positive.

No, because absolute values can equal zero.

No, because if $a$

Yes, because negative numbers cannot be absolute values.

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Graph / Show Your Work
Prompt:
Graph both functions (using the graph in your book):
$f(x)=x$
and
$g(x)=|x|$
Then answer:
Describe how the points move from $f(x)=x$

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Show incorrect student work:
"The graph of $y=|x|$
Prompt:
What mistake did the student make? Explain.

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EXIT TICKET:
Prompt
A student says:
"The graph of $y=|-x|$
Do you agree? Explain.