Interpreting Absolute Value and Negative Numbers

Who are the three individuals tracking their weight?

• Jenna, Sarah, and Bill

• John, Sarah, and Bill

• Jenna, Sarah, and Bob

• Jenna, Sam, and Bill

What is the formula to calculate the change in weight?

• Starting weight minus ending weight

• Starting weight plus ending weight

• Ending weight minus starting weight

• Ending weight plus starting weight

How much weight did Jenna lose?

• 2.5 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 3.5 pounds

• 3 pounds

How much weight did Sarah gain?

• 4 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 2.5 pounds

• 3 pounds

How much weight did Bill gain?

• 3 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 2.5 pounds

• 2 pounds

Who lost the most weight?

• None of them

• Sarah

• Jenna

• Bill

Who had the largest change in weight?

• All had the same change

• Bill

• Sarah

• Jenna

What is the absolute value of Jenna's weight change?

• 3.5

• 2.5

• 3

• 4

Who had the least change in weight?

• All had the same change

• Sarah

• Jenna

• Bill

What is the absolute value of Sarah's weight change?

• 3

• 4

• 3.5

• 2.5