Understanding Absolute Value

What is the absolute value of -7?

• 0

• 7

• -7

• 14

Which of the following best describes absolute value?

• The distance from zero, always positive

• The number itself, regardless of sign

• The negative of the number

• The number doubled

How is absolute value represented in mathematical notation?

• Using curly braces

• Using parentheses

• Using square brackets

• Using vertical bars

When solving equations, how should absolute values be treated?

• Like exponents

• Like parentheses

• Like fractions

• Like multiplication

What is the absolute value of 9999?

• -9999

• 19998

• 0

• 9999