Absolute Value, Opposites, Comparing & Ordering Numbers

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What is the definition of absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative number?

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To find the absolute value of a negative number, remove the negative sign. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 3 is -3.

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How do you determine the absolute value of a decimal number?

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To determine the absolute value of a decimal number, take the number as is if it is positive, or remove the negative sign if it is negative. For example, the absolute value of -2.5 is 2.5.

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What is the relationship between absolute value and negative numbers?

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The absolute value of a negative number is the same as the absolute value of its positive counterpart.

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How do you compare two numbers using absolute value?

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To compare two numbers using absolute value, find the absolute values of both numbers and then compare those values. The number with the larger absolute value is greater.

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What symbol is used to indicate that one number is less than another?

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The symbol '<' is used to indicate that one number is less than another.

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What is the absolute value of -28.1?

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The absolute value of -28.1 is 28.1.

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If -8 is compared to 5, which is greater?

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5 is greater than -8.