Real-Life Applications of Absolute Values for 8th Graders

A temperature dropped from 5 degrees to -3 degrees. What is the absolute value of the change in temperature?

• 4 degrees

• 6 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 8 degrees

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

A diver is 12 feet below sea level and then rises to 4 feet above sea level. What is the total distance the diver traveled?

• 10 feet

• 16 feet

• 12 feet

• 20 feet

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

A car is traveling at a speed of 60 mph. If it slows down to 45 mph, what is the absolute value of the change in speed?

• 30 mph

• 20 mph

• 10 mph

• 15 mph

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

The elevation of a mountain is 2,500 feet. If a hiker descends to an elevation of 1,200 feet, what is the absolute value of the change in elevation?

• 1,000 feet

• 1,500 feet

• 1300 feet

• 800 feet

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

A bank account has a balance of -$150. If a deposit of $200 is made, what is the absolute value of the new balance?

• 50

• $50

• $150

• -$200

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

A student scored 85 on a test and then scored 92 on the next test. What is the absolute value of the difference in scores?

• 10

• 5

• 7

• 15

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

A roller coaster drops from a height of 150 feet to a height of 30 feet. What is the absolute value of the change in height?

• 150 feet

• 120 feet

• 80 feet

• 100 feet

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

A runner's distance from the starting point is -4 miles after the first lap and 3 miles after the second lap. What is the absolute value of the total distance from the start?

• 7 miles

• 1 mile

• 4 miles

• 10 miles

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

A stock price fell from $50 to $30. What is the absolute value of the decrease in stock price?

• 25

• 35

• 15

• 20

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

A person is 10 miles north of a city and then travels 15 miles south. What is the absolute value of their distance from the city?

• 5 miles

• 0 miles

• 15 miles

• 10 miles

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C