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PS · Problem Solving
505-555
Absolute Values/Modules
What is the smallest possible value of |12 – x| − 3?
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3
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5
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7
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11
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To find the minimum value of |12 – x| − 3, we need to minimize |12 – x|. The absolute value expression can never be less than…
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PratyushJan 9, 2025
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VanshikaMar 18, 2024
thanks
What this question tests
What it tests
Your ability to solve absolute-value equations and inequalities by considering both cases.
Common trap
Dropping the absolute value bars entirely or missing that |x| = k has two solutions when k > 0.
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