Absolute Value Word Problems

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

How do you represent absolute value mathematically?

Back

Absolute value is represented by two vertical bars around a number, e.g., |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 solve an absolute value equation like |x| = 7?

Back

Set up two equations: x = 7 and x = -7.

Front

What does it mean if |x - 3| = 5?

Back

It means that the distance between x and 3 is 5, so x can be 8 or -2.

Front

How do you graph absolute value functions?

Back

Absolute value functions create a V-shape on a graph, opening upwards.

Front

What is the absolute value of a negative number?

Back

The absolute value of a negative number is its positive counterpart.

Front

If |x + 2| = 6, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x can be 4 or -8.