Can absolute value equations be equal to zero? my textbook says no but there are multiple equations equaling 0 or a negative numbers once I simplify.

When they are both racing on hoverboards, victoria is 3 times as fast as her brother max. when she is on foot, she is 3 times slower than max on his hoverboard. they took off on hoverboards at the same time, but after 12 minutes, victoria’s hoverboard broke and she immediately started to run. if the race was a tie, how long, in minutes, did it last from start to finish?

An animal shelter has 21 puppies. if the puppies are 28% of the total dogs and cat population how many dogs and cats are in the animal shelter

The vet charges $45 for an office visit and $10 for each vaccination your dog needs. write an eaquation