define absolute value in simple terms

Absolute value refers to the distance of a number from zero on a number line, regardless of whether the number is positive or negative. It always results in a non-negative value.

define compound inequalities in simple terms

Compound inequalities refer to two or more inequalities that are connected by the words "and" or "or". They involve comparing two or more numbers or expressions to determine the possible values that satisfy all the inequalities at the same time. The "and" relationship requires all the individual inequalities to be true, while the "or" relationship allows for any of the individual inequalities to be true.