Exploring Absolute Value Concepts

What does the number line represent in the context of absolute value?

• A way to measure distance from zero

• A tool for adding and subtracting numbers

• A method to determine the value of integers

• The potential for infinite numbers

How is the absolute value of -5 represented?

• |-5| = 5

• |-5| = -5

• |5| = -5

• |5| = 5

What is the purpose of the bars in absolute value notation?

• To signify addition

• To indicate multiplication

• To denote subtraction

• To represent distance from zero

What is the absolute value of -7?

• -14

• 0

• 7

• -7

What is the absolute value of 4?

• 4

• 8

• -4

• 0

Which numbers have an absolute value greater than 2?

• 3 and -3

• 1 and -1

• 0

• 2 and -2

If the absolute value of x is 9, what could be the values of x?

• 9 or -9

• 0

• 9

• -9

If the absolute value of x is equal to 9, which of the following is true?

• x = 9

• x = -9

• x = 0

• x = 9 or x = -9

Why does -7 have a greater absolute value than 2?

• Because it is further from zero on the number line

• Because negative numbers always have greater absolute values

• Because it is closer to zero on the number line

• Because it is a larger number

What does the absolute value of a number represent?

• Its distance from zero on a number line

• Its numerical value without considering sign

• The total number of units it represents

• Its position relative to other numbers