Absolute Value

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

Why is absolute value always written as a positive number?

Back

Absolute value is talking about distance, and distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–5 + 1|

Back

4

Front

Which of the following is the LEAST? |-2|, |-4|, |3|, |-5|

Back

|-2|

Front

What is the opposite of -9?

Back

9

Front

Evaluate the expression: |1 - 5|

Back

4

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

7

Front

If |x| = 3, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = 3 or x = -3.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |2 + (-3)|

Back

1

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

0