Ordering Integers

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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.

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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, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

Front

What is the absolute value of -18?

Back

18

Front

Which is greater: |-29| or 22?

Back

|-29| is greater than 22 because |-29| = 29.

Front

What does the expression |x| represent?

Back

The expression |x| represents the absolute value of x, which is the non-negative value of x.

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Evaluate the expression: |–5| + 8

Back

The result is 13.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

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If |x| = 5, what are the possible values of x?

Back

The possible values of x are 5 and -5.

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How do you compare absolute values?

Back

To compare absolute values, evaluate each absolute value and then compare the resulting non-negative numbers.

Front

What is the absolute value of -24?

Back

24