Absolute Value

Front

What is absolute value?

Back

The distance of a number from zero.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–5| + 8

Back

13

Front

Why is the absolute value of zero zero?

Back

Zero is 0 distance from zero. It is neither negative nor positive.

Front

Is the absolute value of |3| equal to -3?

Back

False

Front

What is the relationship between |–6| and 6?

Back

|–6| = 6

Front

What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

10

Front

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

Back

x = 4 or x = -4.

Front

Evaluate: |7| - |–3|

Back

10

Front

What does |x| represent?

Back

The distance of x from zero on the number line.

Front

Is |–8| greater than |5|?

Back

False, |–8| = 8 and |5| = 5.