Basic Math Examples

| b | = 1

$| b | = 1$

Step 1

Remove the absolute value term. This creates a

\pm

$\pm$ on the right side of the equation because

| x | = \pm x

$| x | = \pm x$ .

b = \pm 1

$b = \pm 1$

Step 2

The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.

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Step 2.1

First, use the positive value of the

\pm

$\pm$ to find the first solution.

b = 1

$b = 1$

Step 2.2

Next, use the negative value of the

\pm

$\pm$ to find the second solution.

b = - 1

$b = - 1$

Step 2.3

The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.

b = 1, - 1

$b = 1, - 1$

b = 1, - 1

$b = 1, - 1$