Absolute Value and Ordering Numbers

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 non-negative number.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

|-5| = 5

Front

How do you compare two numbers using absolute value?

Back

To compare two numbers, find their absolute values and compare those values. The number with the greater absolute value is farther from zero.

Front

Is |-3| greater than |2|?

Back

No, |-3| = 3 and |2| = 2, so 3 is greater than 2.

Front

What does it mean for a number to be greater than another number?

Back

A number is greater than another if it is located to the right of that number on the number line.

Front

Fill in the blank: |x| ____ 0

Back

|x| is always greater than or equal to 0.

Front

What is the result of |-7| + |3|?

Back

|-7| + |3| = 7 + 3 = 10

Front

How do you order the numbers -4, 1, and -2 from least to greatest?

Back

-4, -2, 1

Front

What is the inequality sign between |5| and 5?

Back

|5| = 5, so the sign is =.

Front

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

Back

x can be 4 or -4.