Absolute Value and Number Operations Quiz

The distance a number is away from zero is called _______.

Absolute value is always negative/positive. (Write the answer on the line.)

• negative

• positive

For #3-4, put the opposite of the given number in the blank. What is the opposite of -3?

For #3-4, put the opposite of the given number in the blank. What is the opposite of 9?

For #5-6, find the absolute value. What is the absolute value of |-3|?

For #5-6, find the absolute value. What is the absolute value of |5|?

For #7-8, compare the two values and use < or > to indicate the greater value. Compare -7 and 4.

For #7-8, compare the two values and use < or > to indicate the greater value. Compare |-8| and 4.

For #9-12, add the following numbers. WITHOUT CALCULATOR. What is 3 + (-5)?

For #9-12, add the following numbers. WITHOUT CALCULATOR. What is -4 + (-6)?