Exploring Integers and Absolute Value

This video tutorial, hosted by Miss Mullins, introduces the concepts of integers and absolute value. It explains the definition of integers as positive or negative whole numbers and describes absolute value as the distance from zero on a number line. The tutorial includes examples and practice problems for finding and comparing absolute values, as well as ordering numbers using absolute values. The lesson is structured to help students understand these mathematical concepts through clear explanations and interactive exercises.

What does the first number in the label '1.1' represent?

• The section number

• The lesson number

• The chapter number

• The page number

Which of the following is an integer?

• 3.5

• -2

• 0.75

• 1/2

What is the absolute value of -4?

• -4

• 0

• 4

• 8

How is the absolute value of a number represented?

• Using square brackets

• Using parentheses

• Using vertical bars

• Using curly braces

What is the absolute value of 2?

• 4

• 1

• 0

• 2

If the absolute value of -3 is compared to 1, which is greater?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 1

• Absolute value of -3

What is the absolute value of -5?

• 5

• 0

• -5

• 10

Which of the following is true when comparing -7 and the absolute value of 6?

• -7 is greater than 6

• Cannot be compared

• -7 is less than 6

• -7 is equal to 6

In ordering numbers from least to greatest, which number would come first?

• 1

• -2

• -5

• 3

What is the correct order of the numbers -6, 5, -3, 6, and 9 from least to greatest?

• 6, -6, -3, 5, 9

• 5, -6, -3, 6, 9

• -6, -3, 5, 6, 9

• -3, -6, 5, 6, 9