Comparing Absolute Values and Negative Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to compare absolute values of numbers, both positive and negative, using a number line. It covers the concept of absolute value as the distance from zero, regardless of direction, and demonstrates comparisons using greater than and less than symbols. The tutorial includes examples comparing negative numbers, positive numbers, and numbers with equal absolute values, emphasizing the straightforward nature of these comparisons.

What does the absolute value of a number represent?

• Its positive value

• Its square root

• Its distance from 0

• Its negative value

What is the absolute value of -9?

• 9

• 7

• -9

• 0

Is the absolute value of a negative number positive or negative?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Depends on the number

Which is greater: the absolute value of -9 or -7?

• Both are equal

• Absolute value of -7

• Absolute value of -9

• Cannot be determined

How do we compare the absolute values of two numbers?

• By their distance from 0

• By their original values

• By their negative values

• By their square values

How do we determine the direction of the inequality symbol?

• Larger number on the right

• Smaller number on the left

• Always points to the right

• Larger number on the left

What is the absolute value of a positive number equal to?

• Its negative counterpart

• Cannot be determined

• Zero

• Its original value

What is the absolute value of 2 compared to 3?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to

• Cannot be compared

What is the absolute value of -8 compared to 8?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Cannot be compared

• Equal to

Which is true about the absolute value of -1 compared to 2?

• Greater than 2

• Equal to 2

• Cannot be determined

• Less than 2