Number line & Absolute Value

Front

What direction do negative numbers always go on a number line?

Back

Left

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

7

Front

What is the result of the expression 3 + (-7)?

Back

-4

Front

Which is the greater integer: 5 or -3?

Back

5

Front

What is the absolute value of 9?

Back

9

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.

Front

How do you represent -3 on a number line?

Back

To the left of zero, three units.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive number to a negative number?

Back

It depends on the magnitudes of the numbers; if the positive number is larger, the result is positive; if the negative number is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What is the relationship between a number and its absolute value?

Back

The absolute value is always non-negative.

Front

If you have the numbers -5 and -2, which is greater?

Back

-2 is greater than -5.