Absolute Value Flashcard

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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.

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Is absolute value always positive?

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Yes, the absolute value of any real number is always positive or zero.

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What is the absolute value of |–3|?

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3

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What is the absolute value of |3|?

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3

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How do you compare absolute values?

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You can compare absolute values by evaluating their distances from zero. For example, |–5| and |–10| can be compared as follows: |-5| < |-10|.

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True or False: The absolute value of |3| is 0.

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False

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What is the absolute value of |-90|?

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90

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What is the absolute value of |-56|?

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56

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Compare the absolute values: |–5| _____ |–10|.

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|–5| < |–10|.

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

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x can be 4 or -4.