Understanding Absolute Values

Why is it impossible for an absolute value to be negative?

• Because zero is the smallest number.

• Because absolute value represents distance, which cannot be negative.

• Because negative numbers do not exist.

• Because absolute values are always positive.

What does the absolute value of a number represent?

• The number itself.

• The distance from zero on a number line.

• The negative of the number.

• The square of the number.

If the absolute value of x is 3, what are the possible values of x?

• 0 and 3

• 3 and -3

• Only -3

• Only 3

Why do absolute values provide two solutions?

• Because they represent both positive and negative distances from zero.

• Because they are always positive.

• Because they are always negative.

• Because they are undefined.

What is the result of solving an absolute value equation that equals a negative number?

• A negative number.

• Zero.

• A positive number.

• No solution.