Absolute Value Expressions and Simplifications

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

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 value.

Front

What is the absolute value of |-45|?

Back

45

Front

Simplify the expression -|-45|.

Back

-45

Front

What is the absolute value of |55|?

Back

55

Front

Compare |-5| and 0. What symbol fits? |-5| _____ 0

Back

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Front

Order the numbers from least to greatest: -2, |8|, 5, |-10|, 6.

Back

-2, 5, 6, |8|, |-10|

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–5| + 8.

Back

13

Front

What is the absolute value of |-10|?

Back

10

Front

If |x| = 7, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = 7 or x = -7.

Front

What does it mean if |x| < a?

Back

It means that x is between -a and a, or -a < x < a.