Absolute Value and Ordering Numbers

Front

What is absolute value?

Back

Absolute value is a number's distance from zero on the number line.

Front

Why is absolute value always written as a positive number?

Back

Absolute value is talking about distance. Distance is always a positive number.

Front

Is -3 less than 7 because -3 is located to the right of 7 on the number line?

Back

False. -3 is located to the left of 7 on the number line.

Front

Which temperature is warmer: -6⁰ or -9⁰?

Back

-6⁰ is warmer than -9⁰.

Front

Which number is the smallest: -7, 2, -9, 0, 3, -8?

Back

-9 is the smallest number.

Front

What does the absolute value of -5 equal?

Back

The absolute value of -5 is 5.

Front

How do you represent absolute value mathematically?

Back

Absolute value is represented by two vertical bars, e.g., |x|.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

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

Back

x can be 4 or -4.

Front

How do you compare -2 and 3 on a number line?

Back

-2 is to the left of 3, so -2 is less than 3.