Absolute Value

Jane’s class gave examples of absolute value in distances traveled. Which example demonstrates the greatest distance traveled?

• Jim jumped on a trampoline to a height of 8.67 feet.

• Teresa rode an elevator to a depth of −10 feet.

• Brenan dove to a depth of −12.76 feet.

• Kailey hopped a length of 7.612 feet.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Which of the following statements accurately describes the absolute value?

• It represents the opposite value of a given number.

• It takes the value away (+/-) from the number.

• It is whatever the teacher tells me it is.

• It represents the distance a number is from zero, distance is always positive.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Which of the following numbers would have an absolute value of 12? Check all that apply.

• -12

• -6

• 6

• 12

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

What is the value of |-18|?

• -18

• 18

• 2

• -9

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Consider the graph of the absolute value function. Which equation best represents the absolute value function?​ ​ (a)  

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7D

What is the parent function for an absolute value function?

• f(x)=x³

• f(x)=x

• f(x)=IxI

• f(x)=x²

Consider the graph of the absolute value function. Which equation best represents the absolute value function?​ ​ (a)  

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7D

What is the parent function for absolute values?

• y = x

• y = |x|

• y = x²

• y = 2^x

What is the absolute value 35?

• -35

• 35

• 5

• -7

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Choose the correct solution that best describes each inequality

• -9 < x < 9

• x < 9 or x > -9

• x < -9 or x > 9

• 9 < x < -9