Absolute Value

Which expression has the greatest value? 

• 1
• |0|
• -1
• |-2|

What is the opposite of 2 1/3? 

• 2 2/3
• 1 2/3
• -1 2/3
• -2 1/3

• Points A and C are opposites because they are the same distance from point B
• Points C and D are opposites because they are the closest to 0 but on different sides
• Point B and E are opposites because they are the same distance from 0
• Points A and F are opposites because they are the same distance from 0

Which expression has the least value? 

• |-12|
• -4
• |4|
• 12

Which is a true statement? 

• |-2.1|=-2.1
• |-2.1| = -1.2
• |2.1| = -2.1
• |2.1| = |-2.1|

• A and E
• B and D
• C and D
• D and E

What is the meaning of absolute value of a number? 

• the direction a number is located with respect to zero
• the distance a number is located from zero
• the value of a number after it has been rounded up
• the value of a number after it has been rounded down

Which phrase will have a negative value? 

• the absolute value of -14
• the absolute value of 14
• the opposite of -14
• the opposite of 14

Two phrases are written. 
the opposite of 12
the absolute value of -12

• The opposite of 12 is equal to the absolute value of -12
• the absolute value of -12 is less than the opposite of 12
• the opposite of 12 is the same distance from 0 on a number line as the absolute value of -12
• the absolute value of -12 is farther from zero on a number line than the opposite of -12

On a homework problem, Gregory had to place the correct inequality symbol between -7 and -3. His answer is below. 
-7 < -3
Which statement is true? 

• Gregory is incorrect because 7 is a bigger number than 3
• Gregory is incorrect because 7 is a greater distance from 0 than 3
• Gregory is correct because -7 is farther left on the number line than -3
• Gregory is correct because -7 is farther right on the number line than -3