The lesson introduces absolute value, explaining it as the distance from zero, always positive. It uses vertical bars for notation and provides examples to illustrate calculations. A video with visuals further explains the concept. The lesson also covers comparing numbers using absolute value and introduces the concept of opposites, highlighting the differences between opposites and absolute values. The lesson concludes with a summary of key points.

What is the absolute value of a number?

• The negative of the number

• The distance from zero

• The sum of the digits

• The number itself

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Which symbol is used to denote absolute value?

• Curly braces {}

• Square brackets []

• Parentheses ()

• Vertical bars ||

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In the video, how many blocks did Lucy walk in total?

• 3 blocks

• 4 blocks

• 5 blocks

• 6 blocks

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What is the absolute value of -5?

• 10

• 0

• -5

• 5

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If the absolute value of a number is 7, what could the number be?

• 7 or 14

• 7 or -14

• 7 or 0

• 7 or -7

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What is the absolute value of -12?

• -12

• 12

• 0

• 24

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What is the opposite of 10?

• 10

• -10

• -1

• 0

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How do you find the opposite of a negative number?

• Add 1 to the number

• Subtract 1 from the number

• Double the number

• Make it positive

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What is the opposite of -9?

• 9

• -9

• 1

• 0

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Do absolute value and opposite mean the same thing?

• Sometimes they are the same

• They are unrelated concepts

• No, they are different

• Yes, they are the same

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