Absolute Value and Comparing Integers

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What is absolute value?

Back

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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Is the absolute value of a number always positive?

Back

Yes, the absolute value is always positive or zero.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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How do you find the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is found by changing its sign. For example, the opposite of -6 is 6.

Front

What does the symbol |x| represent?

Back

The symbol |x| represents the absolute value of x.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine their positions on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

Front

What is the result of comparing -5 and 3?

Back

-5 is less than 3, so -5 < 3.

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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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If you hike 150 feet up a mountain, what integer represents this situation?

Back

The integer representing this situation is +150.

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What is the comparison of |4| and |−4|?

Back

|4| is equal to |−4|, both are 4.