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 denoted by |x|.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

|–5| = 5.

Front

How do you evaluate the expression |–3| + 4?

Back

|–3| + 4 = 3 + 4 = 7.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

|0| = 0.

Front

If |x| = 7, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x can be 7 or -7.

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What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number x is -x.

Front

What is the absolute value of |-8|?

Back

|-8| = 8.

Front

Which is greater: |3| or |-3|?

Back

Both |3| and |-3| are equal to 3.

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How do you compare absolute values of two numbers?

Back

To compare absolute values, evaluate |a| and |b| and compare the results.

Front

What is the absolute value of -17?

Back

|-17| = 17.