Algebra 1 : Number Lines and Absolute Value

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : How To Graph An Inequality With A Number Line

Which line plot corresponds to the inequality below?

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

A closed circle indicates "greater than or equal to" or "less than or equal to," while and open circle indicates "greater than" or "less than". We can tell from the inequality that our line plot will only have closed circles, as the only symbol is "greater than or equal to."

Subtract  from both sides.

Divide both sides by .

Our plot will show a closed circle on , and extend infinitvely in the positive direction.

 

Example Question #1 : How To Graph An Inequality With A Number Line

What inequality is represented by the number line?

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Correct answer:

 

Explanation:

An open circle indictes "less than" or "greater than," while a closed circle indicates "greater than or equal to" or "less than or equal to".

This number line includes values that are less than  or greater than or equal to . Note how has an open circle, while has a closed circle.

Example Question #2 : Complex Numbers

Divide:

The answer must be in standard form.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator which is  which results in

The numerator after simplification give us 

The denominator is equal to 

Hence, the final answer in standard form =

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