Understanding Absolute Value Concepts

The video tutorial explains the concept of absolute value, which is the distance of a number from zero. It uses examples with both positive and negative numbers to demonstrate that the absolute value is always positive. The tutorial includes visual aids like a number line to help illustrate the concept, emphasizing that the absolute value represents a non-negative distance from zero.

What is the definition of absolute value?

• The sum of a number and zero

• The difference between a number and zero

• The product of a number and zero

• The distance a number is from zero

How do we denote the absolute value of a number?

• Using absolute value brackets

• Using parentheses

• Using curly braces

• Using square brackets

What is the absolute value of 7?

• 14

• 0

• 7

• -7

How many spaces is 7 from zero on a number line?

• 5

• 8

• 6

• 7

What is the absolute value of -6?

• 12

• 0

• -6

• 6

How many spaces is -6 from zero on a number line?

• 7

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the absolute value of -3?

• 6

• 3

• 0

• -3

What is the absolute value of 2?

• 2

• 4

• 0

• -2

What is the absolute value of -4?

• 4

• 0

• 8

• -4

How many spaces is -3 from zero on a number line?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1