Absolute value and opposites

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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 number.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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| -5 | = 5

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What is the absolute value of 7?

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| 7 | = 7

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What are opposites in mathematics?

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Opposites are two numbers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions. For example, -3 and 3 are opposites.

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What is the opposite of -8?

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The opposite of -8 is 8.

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What is the opposite of 4?

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The opposite of 4 is -4.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by looking at their positions on the number line.

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Which is greater: -31 or -28?

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-28 is greater than -31.

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What is the greatest integer among -33, -31, -28, and -17?

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-17 is the greatest integer.

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How do you find the price of a stock after several changes?

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Start with the initial price and add or subtract the changes in price sequentially.