Absolute Value and Integers

Absolute Value and Integers

Objective: Find the absolute value of an integer and compare Integers.

Absolute Value is..

• The distance a value is from zero

• Inside the absolute value bars is always positive.

• The absolute value of 18 is 18.

• The absolute value of -16 is 16.

Multiple Choice

What is the absolute value of 13?

• 12

• 13

• -13

• 0

Multiple Select

Select all the values that have an absolute value of 4.

• 4

• -4

• 5

• 14

What is an integer?

A positive or negative whole number and ZERO.

Comparing Integers

Any value further to the right on a number line is greater.

Example: -7 > -12

15 < 16 but -15 < -16

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct?

• 18 < -18

• 12 = -12

• 15 > -6

• 9 < -3

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank:

-16 > _____

• 17

• -12

• 0

• -20