Integers Absolute Value Review

What is the reason that absolute value is always written as a positive?

• Absolute value is talking about numbers so it must be positive.

• Absolute value does not always have to be positive.

• Absolute value is like a clock it has only positive numbers.

• Absolute value is talking about distance, distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Opposite of 142

• -142

• 142

• +142

Evaluate the following expression:
I -7 I

• -7

• 7

• 3

• 0

-5  _____  0

• <

• >

• =

What is the opposite of l 5 l ?

• 5

• -5

• 0

• 1/5

What is the opposite of l -12 l ?

What is the opposite of l -9 l ?

• 9

• -9

• 1/9

• -1/9

The table shows the heights of four students are rock climbing. The positive numbers represent locations ABOVE sea level and the negative numbers represent locations BELOW sea level. Which student is FARTHEST from sea level?

• Allie

• Derek

• Lydia

• Christopher

Name point A on the number line.

• 7

• -9

• -7

• Not sure

A scuba diver is 9.5 meters below sea level. Which letter correctly shows the scuba diver's location?

• A

• B

• C

• D