Solve for Absolute Value

The video tutorial explains the concept of absolute value, which is the distance a number is from zero on a number line. It demonstrates that absolute values are always positive using examples like numbers 4 and -4. Real-world scenarios involving people moving in lines and walking blocks are used to illustrate the concept further. The tutorial also includes problem-solving examples to show how absolute values can be used to calculate total distances traveled.

How can you use absolute value to solve the problem of Jonathan and Sam's total walking distance?

What steps would you take to determine how far Susan and Tessa drove altogether?