11/30: Absolute Value and Opposites

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What is the definition of 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 value.

Front

What is the absolute value of |-5|?

Back

5

Front

How do you find the absolute value of a negative number?

Back

To find the absolute value of a negative number, remove the negative sign. For example, |-3| = 3.

Front

What is the absolute value of |0|?

Back

0

Front

Compare: -4 and |-4|

Back

-4 < |-4| (which is 4)

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Back

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10

Front

What is the relationship between a number and its opposite?

Back

A number and its opposite are equidistant from zero on the number line, but in opposite directions.

Front

Compare: 15 and |-15|

Back

15 = |-15|

Front

What is the absolute value of -|30|?

Back

-30 (since |30| is 30, and the negative sign remains)