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

What is the absolute value of |-5|?

Back

5

Front

What is the absolute value of |7|?

Back

7

Front

How do you compare |-5| and |-10|?

Back

|-5| < |-10| because 5 < 10.

Front

What is the absolute value of -|14|?

Back

-14 (Note: The absolute value of 14 is 14, but the negative sign indicates the value is negative).

Front

What is the absolute value of -|15|?

Back

-15 (Note: The absolute value of 15 is 15, but the negative sign indicates the value is negative).

Front

What is the absolute value of | -7 |?

Back

7

Front

What is the absolute value of -43?

Back

43

Front

If |x| = 10, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = 10 or x = -10.

Front

Is the absolute value of a number ever negative?

Back

No, the absolute value is always non-negative.