The absolute value

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  1.  $\rhd$ First absolute value examples (2:22)  Find $|5|$, $|-10|$ and $|-12|$.  What is the meaning of the absolute value?
  2.  $\rhd$ Intro to absolute value equations and graphs (10:40) Solve $|x-5|=10$, $|x+2|=6$, $|4x-1|=19$.  A discussion on the graph of $y=|x+3|$.
  3. $\rhd$ Absolute value inequality (7:39) Solve the inequality: $|5-2x |\geq 9$.
  4. $\rhd$ Absolute value inequalities (7:54) Solve the inequality: $|2x -4|<8$.
  5. $\rhd$ Absolute value inequalities (8:37) Solve the inequality: $|5x – 7|\geq 3$.