Absolute Value

Front

What is the definition of 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.

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

7

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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0

Front

How do you express the absolute value of a number mathematically?

Back

The absolute value of a number 'x' is expressed as |x|.

Front

What is the opposite of a positive number?

Back

The opposite of a positive number is its negative counterpart.

Front

What is the opposite of a negative number?

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The opposite of a negative number is its positive counterpart.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |4| + |–3|.

Back

7

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Evaluate the expression: |–8| – 5.

Back

3

Front

If |x| = 5, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x can be 5 or -5.

Front

What is the greatest absolute value among the numbers -2, 3, and -5?

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The greatest absolute value is |-5|, which is 5.