Absolute Value

Front

What is the definition of absolute value?

Back

The distance a number is to zero.

Front

Compare: 27 ____ |-27|

Back

=

Front

Evaluate: |-12|

Back

12

Front

What is the opposite of -12?

Back

12

Front

Descending 20 meters into the ocean is represented as:

Back

-20 meters.

Front

What is the absolute value of 5?

Back

5.

Front

What is the absolute value of -8?

Back

8.

Front

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

Back

x = 10 or x = -10.

Front

What does |0| equal?

Back

0.

Front

Is |-15| greater than 10?

Back

Yes, |-15| = 15 which is greater than 10.