DAT - DAT/OAT Math: Absolute Value Equations, DAT Destroyer, OAT Destroyer, Dr. Jim Romano

Aug 3, 2026

Can you solve this DAT/OAT Math question before looking at the answer?

Absolute value questions are common on the DAT and OAT, but sometimes the fastest solution is recognizing when no solution exists before doing unnecessary algebra.

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