Absolute Value and Word Problems

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

Evaluate | -5 |.

Back

5

Front

What is the absolute value of -12?

Back

12

Front

If the temperature in New York is -10 degrees and in Florida is 20 degrees, how much warmer is it in Florida?

Back

30 degrees warmer (20 - (-10) = 30).

Front

Simplify | -3/4 |.

Back

3/4

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

0

Front

If it is 50 degrees in Texas and -10 degrees in Alaska, how many degrees warmer is it in Texas?

Back

60 degrees warmer (50 - (-10) = 60).

Front

Evaluate | 7 |.

Back

7

Front

What is the change in temperature from 5ºF to -15ºF?

Back

20 degrees (5 - (-15) = 20).

Front

If the temperature drops from 30ºF to -10ºF, what is the change in temperature?

Back

40 degrees (30 - (-10) = 40).