Absolute Value and Comparing Absolute Value

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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 compare two absolute values?

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To compare two absolute values, evaluate each absolute value and then compare the resulting non-negative numbers.

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What is the absolute value of -27?

Back

The absolute value of -27 is 27.

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What is the absolute value of 13?

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The absolute value of 13 is 13.

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What is the absolute value of -14?

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The absolute value of -14 is 14.

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How do you determine if a negative integer is less than an absolute value?

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A negative integer is less than an absolute value if its value is less than the non-negative value of the absolute number.

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What is the absolute value of -15?

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The absolute value of -15 is 15.

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If |x| = 10, what are the possible values of x?

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The possible values of x are 10 and -10.

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How do you represent depth in terms of negative integers?

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Depth is represented by negative integers, where a greater depth is indicated by a larger absolute value (more negative number).

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What is the relationship between |-5| and |-10|?

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|-5| is less than |-10| because 5 is less than 10.