Understanding Absolute Value Concepts

What does the absolute value of a number represent?

• The number's sign (positive or negative).

• The number's position on a number line.

• The distance of the number from zero.

• The opposite of the number.

In mathematics, what do the vertical bars around a number (e.g., |x|) signify?

• It means to multiply the number by itself.

• It means to find the absolute value of the number.

• It means the number is negative.

• It means to divide the number by two.

What is the absolute value of -10?

• -10

• 0

• 10

• 20

What is the absolute value of 7?

• -7

• 0

• 7

• 14

What is the absolute value of -15?

• -15

• 0

• 15

• 30