6.CE.2c Operations with 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 value.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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

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To calculate the absolute value of a negative number, remove the negative sign. For example, |-5| = 5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the absolute value of zero?

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The absolute value of zero is 0, since it is neither positive nor negative.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the result of |a| + |b|?

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The result of |a| + |b| is the sum of the absolute values of a and b, which is always non-negative.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is the result of |a| - |b|?

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The result of |a| - |b| can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of a and b.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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Calculate: 45 - |−10|

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35

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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Calculate: |21 + 9|

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30

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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Calculate: |-12| - |-8|

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4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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-3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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Calculate: |9 - (−8)|

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17

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C