Positive, Negative, Absolute Value, Inequality Vocabulary

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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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 value.

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Why is absolute value always positive?

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Absolute value is always positive because it measures distance, and distance cannot be negative.

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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The absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What is the absolute value of 3?

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The absolute value of 3 is 3.

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How do you represent a debt of $10 in mathematics?

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A debt of $10 is represented as -10.

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What does a negative number indicate in a real-world context?

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A negative number can indicate a loss, debt, or a position below a reference point.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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What does the symbol < mean?

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The symbol < means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol > mean?

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The symbol > means 'greater than'.