absolute values in real-world applications

When can you use absolute values in real-world applications?

• When you are interested in the direction of change.

• When you are interested only in the magnitude of change, not the direction.

• When you are calculating the average.

• When you are interested in the exact temperature.

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By how much did the temperature change when it went from 55°F to 5°F?

• 50°F

• 60°F

• 45°F

• 10°F

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If the bank account balance increased from $495 to $615, what is the absolute value of the change?

• $120

• $110

• $130

• $100

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What is an absolute value statement for a water level that is less than -2 1/2 feet?

• Less than 2 1/2 feet below a full pool

• More than 2 1/2 feet below a full pool

• Exactly 2 1/2 feet below a full pool

• 2 1/2 feet above a full pool

If an account balance is less than -$30, how would you describe the debt using an absolute value statement?

• A debt less than $30

• A debt of exactly $30

• A debt greater than $30

• No debt

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How many floors are there in total in Melanie's building?

• 14 floors

• 15 floors

• 13 floors

• 10 floors

If Melanie's office is on the 9th floor, how many floors does she have to go down to reach the lobby?

• 8 floors

• 9 floors

• 10 floors

• 11 floors

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What is the absolute value of the floor number where Melanie parks her car?

• 3 floors

• -3 floors

• 0 floors

• 4 floors

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According to Taylor, how many floors does Melanie travel to get from her car to her office?

• 3 floors

• 6 floors

• 9 floors

• 12 floors

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According to Cecelia, how many floors does Melanie travel to get from her car to her office?

• 3 floors

• 6 floors

• 9 floors

• 12 floors

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