Absolute Values

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

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 value.

Front

What is the absolute value of |-5|?

Back

5

Front

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

Back

To find the absolute value of a negative number, remove the negative sign. For example, |-3| = 3.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

If |x| = 7, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x can be 7 or -7.

Front

What is the difference between -10 and 5?

Back

The difference is 15, calculated as |-10 - 5| = | -15 | = 15.

Front

If the temperature is -20 degrees and it rises to 10 degrees, what is the change in temperature?

Back

The change in temperature is 30 degrees, calculated as |-20 - 10| = | -30 | = 30.

Front

What is the absolute value of |3.5|?

Back

3.5

Front

How do you compare two absolute values, such as |-8| and |6|?

Back

Compare the non-negative values: |-8| = 8 and |6| = 6. Therefore, |-8| is greater.

Front

What is the absolute value of -12?

Back

12