Absolute Value

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What is 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 number.

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Evaluate the expression: 5|–1 + 4|

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15

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Which of the following is the GREATEST? |-2|, |-4|, |3|, |-5|

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|3| (which is 3)

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What is the absolute value of -18?

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18

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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0

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

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x = 5 or x = -5

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What does it mean when we say 'absolute value is always positive'?

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It means that absolute value measures distance, and distance cannot be negative.

Front

Find the absolute value of -7.

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7

Front

Solve: |–6| + |4|

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10

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What is the absolute value of 12?

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12