Absolute Value & Comparing Negative Numbers

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

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

7

Front

How do you compare negative numbers?

Back

To compare negative numbers, the number that is further to the left on the number line is considered smaller.

Front

Is -3 greater than -5?

Back

Yes, -3 is greater than -5 because it is to the right of -5 on the number line.

Front

What does it mean if a number is positive?

Back

A positive number is greater than zero and is located to the right of zero on the number line.

Front

What does it mean if a number is negative?

Back

A negative number is less than zero and is located to the left of zero on the number line.

Front

Order the following numbers from least to greatest: -2, -8, 0, 5.

Back

-8, -2, 0, 5.

Front

What is the result of -10 + 4?

Back

-6

Front

If a company has a profit of $50,000, how is this represented?

Back

This is represented as a positive number.

Front

If a football player loses 3 yards, how is this represented?

Back

This is represented as a negative number.