Front

What is 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 positive number.

Front

How is absolute value represented?

Back

Absolute value is represented by two vertical bars around a number, for example, |x|.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

| -5 | = 5.

Front

What is the absolute value of 3?

Back

| 3 | = 3.

Front

If |x| = 4, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x can be 4 or -4.

Front

How do you compare two numbers using absolute value?

Back

Compare their absolute values to determine which is greater or lesser.

Front

What does it mean if a number is greater than another number?

Back

It means that the first number is to the right of the second number on the number line.

Front

Fill in the blank: 7 ____ -3.

Back

>

Front

Which is warmer: -2°C or -5°C?

Back

-2°C is warmer.

Front

What is the inequality sign for: -10 ____ -7?

Back

><