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 calculate the absolute value of a negative integer?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is the positive version of that integer. For example, |-5| = 5.

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What is the absolute value of -100?

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The absolute value of -100 is 100.

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How do you compare two absolute values?

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

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What is the absolute value of |-36|?

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The absolute value of |-36| is 36.

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

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The possible values of x are 5 and -5.

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What integer represents a temperature that is colder than -60?

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An integer that represents a temperature colder than -60 is any number less than -60, such as -75.

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What integer represents a depth deeper than -20?

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An integer that represents a depth deeper than -20 is any number less than -20, such as -25.

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How do you express the absolute value of a number in mathematical notation?

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

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What is the absolute value of -350?

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The absolute value of -350 is 350.