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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How is absolute value represented mathematically?

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

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What is the absolute value of -4?

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| -4 | = 4.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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| 0 | = 0.

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

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x can be 5 or -5.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, a decrease, or a position below a reference point, such as debt or depth.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is the same integer with a negative sign in front of it.

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What is the opposite of -10?

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The opposite of -10 is 10.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values on the number line, starting from the left (smallest) to the right (largest).

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What integer represents a withdrawal of $20 from a bank account?

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A withdrawal of $20 is represented by -20.