Absolute Value and Ordering Numbers

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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.

Front

How do you determine which number is warmer: -6⁰ or -9⁰?

Back

-6⁰ is warmer than -9⁰ because it is closer to zero on the number line.

Front

Order the following numbers from least to greatest: 4˚F, -2˚F, 1˚F, 2½˚F, -1.5˚F, 0.5˚F, -3.5˚F.

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-3.5˚F, -2˚F, -1.5˚F, 0.5˚F, 1˚F, 2½˚F, 4˚F.

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct inequality sign: 4 ____ -2.

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Front

What does it mean if a bank account shows a negative balance, such as -$10.83?

Back

It means the absolute value is $10.83, and the account holder owes money to the bank.

Front

Which city recorded the coldest temperature: Regina, Boise, Lansing, or Dover?

Back

Lansing recorded the coldest temperature.

Front

What is the absolute value of -15?

Back

The absolute value of -15 is 15.

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How do you compare two numbers using absolute value?

Back

Compare their distances from zero; the number with the greater distance has the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

If the temperature is -10˚C, what is its absolute value?

Back

The absolute value is 10˚C.