Exploring Absolute Value Concepts

This video tutorial introduces the concept of absolute value, explaining it as the distance of a number from zero. The lesson covers the absolute value symbol, provides examples using a number line, and emphasizes that absolute values are always non-negative. The tutorial includes practice problems and a recap of key points, highlighting that opposite numbers have the same absolute value due to their equal distance from zero.

What symbol is used to denote absolute value?

• Two straight lines

• Square brackets

• Curly braces

• Parentheses

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What does the absolute value of a number represent?

• Its distance from 1

• Its distance from 0

• Its position on the number line

• Its numerical value without regard to sign

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What is the absolute value of -6?

• 12

• 0

• -6

• 6

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Can the absolute value of a number be negative?

• Yes, if the original number is negative

• No, unless the number is zero

• Yes, in some cases

• No, it's always non-negative

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Why can't the absolute value be negative?

• Because it's defined to be positive by mathematicians

• It's a mathematical rule without reason

• Because negative numbers are not allowed in mathematics

• Because it represents a distance

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What is the absolute value of 2?

• 2

• -2

• 0

• 4

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What is the absolute value of -5?

• 10

• -5

• 0

• 5

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Why is the absolute value of both -5 and 5 equal to 5?

• Because they are negative and positive versions of the same number

• Because they are both 5 units away from 0

• Because all numbers have the same absolute value

• Because the sign of a number doesn't affect its absolute value

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What is the absolute value of 0?

• 0

• 1

• It does not have an absolute value

• -1

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Do opposite numbers have the same absolute value?

• No, never

• Only if one of them is zero

• Yes, always

• Only if they are positive

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