Understanding Absolute Value

This video tutorial introduces the concept of absolute value, explaining it as the distance from zero on a number line. It covers how to write and read absolute value using symbols, and demonstrates its application through examples and word problems. The video also includes a true/false question to illustrate the concept further, and concludes with a recap of the key points discussed.

What is the absolute value of -5?

• 10

• 5

• 0

• -5

How is the absolute value of a number visually represented?

• With curly braces

• With vertical lines

• With brackets

• With parentheses

Which of the following numbers has the same absolute value as 3?

• 9

• 0

• -3

• 6

How would you read the expression |8|?

• Zero

• Positive 8

• Negative 8

• Absolute value of 8

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

• -7

• 21

• 14

• 0

In a true/false question, if the absolute value of -7 is compared to 3, which is greater?

• They are equal

• 7

• 3

• -7

A submarine is 65 feet below the surface. What is the absolute value of its depth?

• 130

• 65

• -65

• 0

If a bank account balance is -48, how much does the person owe to bring it to zero?

• 0

• -48

• 48

• 96

What does the absolute value of a negative number represent?

• The number itself

• Zero

• The positive counterpart

• Double the number

Which of the following statements is true about absolute value?

• It is always negative

• It is always zero

• It is always positive or zero

• It can be negative