Math Counts

Students must graph each system of equations, which includes a linear equation and an absolute value equation. Then, using algebra, they will solve for the point or points of intersection. Students may use a graphing calculator to confirm their answer. For any system that has no solution, students need to prove this algebraically.

Given values to substitute into the standard form equation for absolute value, y = a[abs(x-h)]+k, students solve for a missing variable.